Transactions are event driven. Deals move at a pace and have a steady beat. M&A has pulse . . . . Timing is key. Information is power. Decisions have consequences. Follow the M&A Pulse and be prepared to execute.
Principal in Business Law and Transactions Practice Group, Offit Kurman
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Jim FitzGibbon
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Founder & CEO of ClearEdge IT Solutions
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Terry Dunlap
Terry Dunlap, Co-founder Tactical Network Solutions & Co-founder Refirm Labs
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M&A News Feed
SoFi to buy payments firm Galileo for $1.2 billion
The acquisition would give SoFi control of a technology platform that is currently used by some of its competitors in digital banking.
M&A wrap: M&A Mid-Market Awards, Audax, Vista, Robert F. Smith, Piper Jaffray, Stifel, Coronavirus, Airbnb, Riverside, Bregal
We announced the winners of the M&A Mid-Market Awards. Airbnb looks to raise capital fom Silver Lake and Sixth Street, as the coronavirus hits the travel industry. Jamie Dimon said the coronavirus pandemic will lead to a major economic downturn. PE News from Riverside and Bregal Sagemount.
Airbnb raises $1 Billion from Silver Lake and Sixth Street
The money could help Airbnb weather the economic crisis without going public, and could also allow the company to make acquisitions.
Jamie Dimon sees ‘bad recession’ and echoes of 2008 crisis ahead
The 64-year-old CEO outlined initiatives his bank is taking to support employees, businesses and the community, but refrained from offering long opinions about public policy that marked previous missives.
M&A wrap: M&A Mid-Market Awards, Vista, Robert F. Smith, Piper Jaffray, Stifel, Coronavirus, Deerfield, Platinum Equity
We announced the winners of the M&A Mid-Market Awards. Deerfield raises new healthcare-focused fund. Woodward and Hexcel call off merger due to the coronavirus. Platinum buys Italian wine company.
Deerfield raises $840 Million in new healthcare venture fund
The global healthcare industry will be fundamentally changed by thecoronavirus, which has already infected more than one million patients worldwide.
How the coronavirus forces dealmakers to assess effectiveness of RWI policies
Buying opportunities still exist, but a higher risk tolerance will be needed as buyers become less certain.
M&A wrap: Ford, GE, Airon, Coronavirus, MJH Life, Insight Partners, TSG, Pathway, Pine Island, Bain, Precinmac Precision, M&A Mid-Market Awards
M&A Mid-Market Award winners, Robert F. Smith, Vista Equity, Audax, Stifel. Ford and GE Healthcare team up with Airon to produce ventilators. PE news from Insight, TSG, Pine Island and Bain.
5 years of M&A Mid-Market Award winners: Piper Jaffray, Robert F. Smith, Audax and Twin Brook among this year’s honorees
Piper Sandler, Robert F. Smith, Audax and Twin Brook are among the current winners of Mergers & Acquisitions’ awards. Here’s a look at the nomination and selection process and past honorees.
Piper Jaffray takes home Deal of the Year for buying Sandler O’Neill
The newly named Piper Sandler is a powerhouse in investment banking for financial services and other sectors.
Vista Equity founder Robert F. Smith earns Dealmaker of the year for breaking fundraising records
The PE firm raised the biggest technology-focused fund ever in the U.S., surpassing funds raised by Silver Lake and Thoma Bravo.
Audax wins Private Equity Firm of the Year for closing many deals
In addition to closing a new fund, the PE firm was active on the deal front, including exiting HVAC services provider CoolSys.
Sumeru earns Private Equity Seller of the Year for its exit strategies
Among the deals that Sumeru closed, was selling real estate software company Buildium to RealPage for $580 million.
ACI Worldwide wins Strategic Buyer of the Year for Speedpay Deal
The $750 million acquisition of Speedpay helped ACI become a payment tech giant.
Stifel takes home Investment Bank of the Year for its acquisition strategy
Stifel grew significantly in 2019, completing six acquisitions.
Twin Brook enjoyed growth in 2019 to take home Lender of the Year
Financing lower middle-market PE-backed deals helped propel Twin Brook’s growth.
Kirkland & Ellis wins Law Firm of the Year for closing 400 U.S. PE deals
The law firm’s PE clients include: AEI, Abry Partners, Arsenal, Butterfly Equity, Gryphon Investors, Harvest Partners, Luminate, Olympus Partners and Wind Point.
Meet the winners of Mergers & Acquisitions’ M&A Mid-Market Awards
We honor the companies and individuals that excelled in 2019, including Vista’s Robert F. Smith, Piper Jaffray, Audax and Stifel.
Mergermarket releases 1Q20 M&A report
Article Type: News & Press Releases Acuris news analysis and scoops are quoted on a daily basis by major publications, on broadcast media, and in research notes produced by investment professionals. Our journalists and editorial analysts speak at major industry conferences and appear on CNBC, BBC and CNN. image: Select Brand: Mergermarket Event Date: Thursday, April…
M&A wrap: Xerox, HP, Coronavirus, Apollo, Brighthouse, Thoma Bravo, HGGC
Xerox pulls HP bid due to coronavirus fears. Apollo-backed retail chain Brighthouse goes into adminstration. We check in with dealmakers from Alvarez & Marsal, Riverside, M33 Growth and Paul Hastings about the potential impact on the mid market.
What's Market
Venture Capitalists Pour $6 Million Into Infection-Prevention Startup Kinnos
MEDA Angels’ portfolio company Kinnos closes a $6 Million Series A and is helping to combat coronavirus with shipments of its proprietary Highlights product to…
Private Equity
Private equity is an alternative investment class and consists of capital that is not listed on a public exchange. Private equity is composed of…
M&T Investment Banking Group – Government Contracting Review
4th Quarter 2019 Government Contracting review.
Infographic: The Sell Side M&A Attorney Team
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a team sport. It takes multiple people to successfully close a business transaction: the business owner or owners, the buyer, each side’s accountants, and advisors, and multiple attorneys working together.
A 20/20 Look at 2020 M&A Trends
Economists from the government and the private sector predict a slowdown in the country’s unprecedented, decade-long economic growth.
Venture Returns Outperform Public Markets
If your goal is to add investment opportunities that have both high return potential and strong diversification characteristics, historical data from Cambridge Associates (CA) shows that top-quartile venture capital has outperformed the S&P by ~2x over the last 5-, 10-, 15-, and 25-year periods.
M&A Infographic: High Multiples for Government Contractors Who Sell Now
Own a government contracting business? Right now may be the perfect time to sell.
Don’t Use an M&A Attorney for an Investment Banker’s Job
Most people will never experience a merger, acquisition, or other business transaction firsthand. Of those business owners who do…
In M&A, a Seller’s Greatest Asset Is Their Engagement in the Deal
Every business owner understands the importance of employee engagement. Keep your team motivated and energized, and you’ll…
Why Are the Fees to Sell a Business So High? It’s a Matter of Expectations
“How much will it cost to sell my business?” It seems like a reasonable enough question—and a business owner is wise to plan…
KippsDeSanto’s DealView — Top 10 M&A Deals of the Quarter
KippsDeSanto & Co., an investment banking firm focused on serving growth-oriented Aerospace / Defense, Government Services and Technology companies, would like to share…
Capital Market Outlook (PDF)
Capital Market Outlook from our Chief Investment Office delivers a balanced mix of macroeconomic insights and global market views, with in-depth analysis from the CIO’s …
Where everybody no longer knows your name By Christopher Helmrath
The immensely popular television sitcom “Cheers” from yesteryear had an iconic theme song that relates to what is transpiring today in mergers, acquisitions, and investments for middle-market companies here in the mid-Atlantic states and across the country.
What the tight labor market means for family-owned businesses By Christopher Helmrath
While it will always be true that what’s good for the goose (male) is good for the gander (female), it is not always true that what’s good for the macroeconomy.
In the Market to Buy a Company? By Christopher Helmrath
Know Why You’re Buying and What You’re Getting
Aronson Capital Partners’ Summer 2019 Market Pulse
Aronson Capital Partners (“ACP”) is a leading M&A and financial advisor to aerospace, defense, government services, and technology firms with domain expertise…
INSIGHT: Four Indicators the M&A Window Is Closing and Tips to Take Advantage
Mergers and acquisitions in the Mid-Atlantic area appear to be slowing down, and human behavior patterns can be why. Offit Kurman attorney Michael Mercurio takes a look at reasons for the pause and offers best practices for businesses considering a merger and taking advantage of this period.
Infographic: The State of the M&A Market in 2019
“What’s market?” Two words, a world of assumptions, fears, hopes, and expectations. The question of …
Digital at the Speed of Private Equity
Digital transformation is fundamentally altering the way most industries do business. And in the sky-high valuation…
The market’s showing sparks of life with recent mergers, acquisitions
While Main Street investors had some trepidation over their portfolios during the six-week-long pullback …
Deal Flow
Not Sure if Your Company Is Ready to Sell? Consider the PAEI Model
For most business owners, the chance to sell your enterprise is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Bengur Bryan Co-Advises PF Growth Partners on an Equity Recapitalization and Debt Financing
On July 11, 2019, Bengur Bryan completed a $96 million equity recapitalization by Alaris Royalty Corp. and arrangement of…
About to Sell Your Business? Don’t Schedule Vacation Yet
With summer ending in but a few short weeks, it seems like everyone has vacation on their mind. If you’re not getting ready to leave, you’re probably…
Top Tips From Those Who’ve Been There
No matter how elegant the financial model, spreadsheets can only take you so far. Want to learn what it really takes to be a stand-out in the cut-throat world of investment banking?
The ABCs of selling your business By Christopher Helmrath
Business owners considering the sale of their privately held companies might want to bone up on their ABCs
Be realistic when selling a family business By Christopher Helmrath
There’s a famous saying that if you expect nothing from somebody you are never disappointed. Famous?
Your Business Is Probably Not Like Fine Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon, hard cheese, a cast iron skillet, your favorite pair of jeans, The Princess Bride…
Every M&A Transaction Is a “Big Deal”
It’s been a busy year. Over the past 12 months, the attorneys of Offit Kurman’s…
From the Field to the M&A Negotiating Table, Every Successful Team Shares The Same Dynamics
They say there’s no “I” in “team.” Tellingly, for the parties in merger or acquisition, it’s also impossible…
Prepping the Deal
Do You Know–Really Know–What Your Business Is Worth?
If you think you know the true financial worth of your company, a formal business valuation might change your mind.
Michael Mercurio Contributes Chapter on Selling Businesses in Finding Your Edge: Success Secrets from Top 16 Business Thinkers
Offit Kurman attorney Michael N. Mercurio, a leading legal advisor in the field of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), has contributed a chapter in…
Eye-opening report on maximizing your wealth when you sell your business
The goal of many successful entrepreneurs is to sell their companies for top dollar…
How To Sell Your Business – New E-Book
Harvest Business Advisors has years of experience and has completed hundreds of successful business transactions…
Selling Your Company: Will You Choose a Financial or Strategic Buyer?
If you decide to sell your business, you’ll likely encounter two main types of buyers: financial and strategic. Each type…
For family businesses, the family dinner table is no longer enough By Christopher Helmrath
Family businesses are often conceived and formulated around the family dinner table, literally or figuratively.
M&A Market Opportunity: Why the Best Possible Time to Sell Your Business May Be Right Now [Infographic]
The current mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is giving many business owners a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity…
M&A Sellers: To Maximize the Deal, Manage Your Expectations
Whether you’re running a lemonade stand or listing your home, the most useful trait you can cultivate…
Four Indicators the Current M&A Window May Be Closing
After a meteoric year of dealmaking, the Mid-Atlantic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market may…
Closing The Deal
Houlihan Lokey Advises RSA Engineered Products
Headquartered in Simi Valley, California, RSA is a leading manufacturer of critical aerospace components including high-pressure…
Houlihan Lokey Advises PulseR
PulseR designs and manufactures ruggedized magnetic solutions for use in demanding military, commercial aerospace, space, and high-performance industrial…
SC&H Capital Advises Centretek Solutions on the Divestiture of its Digital Strategy Division to SPM Marketing & Communications
SC&H Capital, a leading investment bank specializing in M&A advisory for middle market companies, is pleased to announce it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Centretek Solutions, LLC on..
Janney Advises Advanced Technical Solutions on its Sale to New Era Technology
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (“Janney”) is pleased to announce that it has served as the exclusive financial advisor to Advanced Technical Solutions LLC (“ATS”), a leading…
Houlihan Lokey Advises Top Aces
Founded in 2000, Top Aces is a leading global defense contractor offering contracted airborne training services to the U.S., Canadian, German, and…
10 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Exiting Your Business
We have had the pleasure of serving multiple entrepreneurs and business owners over the years at my firm, Glassman Wealth. Business owners often face…
Houlihan Lokey Advises E.I.S. Aircraft Products and Services
Based in Germany, E.I.S. APS is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered, lightweight aircraft interior systems, components, and solutions for the aviation…
KippsDeSanto’s DealView — Top 10 M&A Deals of the Quarter
KippsDeSanto & Co., an investment banking firm focused on serving growth-oriented Aerospace / Defense, Government Services and Technology companies, would like to share its thoughts on the “Top 10 M&A Deals of the Quarter” for the period ended December 31, 2019.
Patriot Capital Supports Coltala Holdings, LLC’s Acquisition of Trudela Holdings, LLC
Patriot Capital is pleased to announce a new subordinated debt and equity co-investment alongside Coltala Holdings, LLC (“Coltala”) in Trüdela Holdings, LLC (“Trüdela” or “the Company”).
LFM Capital Adds New Portfolio Company: J&E Precision Tool
LFM Capital, a private equity firm focused on lower middle market manufacturing and industrial services businesses, announced today that it has invested in a new portfolio company, J&E Precision Tool (“J&E”).
Houlihan Lokey Advises Quantum Spatial
Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that Quantum Spatial, Inc. (QSI), a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners (Arlington), has been acquired by NV5 Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:NVEE) for $318 million.
Houlihan Lokey Advises OMNITEC Solutions
Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that OMNITEC Solutions, Inc. (OMNITEC) has been acquired by Gryphon Technologies, LC (Gryphon).
KippsDeSanto & Co. advises Kforce, Inc. on its sale of TraumaFX Solutions to Tactical Medical Solutions, a portfolio company of Guardian Capital Partners
TFX is a leading developer, designer, and manufacturer of proprietary medical simulators that improve human and K9 survivability following trauma…
Houlihan Lokey Advises Nobles Worldwide
Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that Nobles Worldwide, Inc. (Nobles), a portfolio company of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP), has been acquired by…
Chesapeake Corporate Advisors Serves as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Washington & West, LLC in Sale to Revint Solutions, LLC
Baltimore, MD – October 15, 2019 – Chesapeake Corporate Advisors (“CCA”) is pleased to announce that it has served as exclusive financial advisor to…
Houlihan Lokey Advises TransDigm
Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE:TDG) has sold its Esterline Interface Technologies (EIT) group of businesses to…
Offit Kurman M&A Group Represents the Ritter Companies in Company Sale
The attorneys of Offit Kurman’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) team are pleased to share news of a recent transaction successfully closed for a client of the firm. The previous owners of the Ritter Companies have sold their businesses to a subsidiary of EVO Transportation & Energy Services, Inc. (EVO).
What M&A Buyers Lose by Keeping Their Closing Checklists to Themselves
I recently represented a group of business owners in the sale of their company. As with any merger or acquisition, the transaction…
KippsDeSanto & Co. advises AceInfo Solutions on its sale to Dovel Technologies, a portfolio company of Macquarie Capital
Headquartered in Reston, VA, AceInfo has established itself as a preeminent provider of NextGen IT solutions addressing the IT transformation and modernization needs…
Houlihan Lokey Advises Engineering Solutions and Products
Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, ESP is a premier provider of command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) lifecycle support..
Dissecting The Deal
Lean how the twists and turns of recent M&A deals could affect you and your business
Events
Intersect 2020: Where M&A Meets Opportunity
Whether you are on the buy or sell side, this is a premiere, must-attend event for the M&A industry.Registration is open and early bird are available until February 21. Get in on the action now before this deal is gone. See you in Chicago.
ACG Maryland Deal Forum 2020
Plan now to join us at the ACG Maryland Deal Forum event on May 27- 28, 2020!
Mike Mercurio Wins 2019 Lawyer Monthly Legal Award in Recognition of Recent M&A Accomplishments
Offit Kurman attorney Michael N. Mercurio has been named among the winners of the Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards 2019, in the category of “Mergers and Acquisitions USA.”…
Cybersecurity – Separating Hype From Opportunity
This cybersecurity event will give attendees the opportunity to listen to, learn from, and interact with practitioners…
2019 Symposium Series Part Three: Value Optimization and Pre-Transition Planning Tactics
Closely-held businesses represent a significant portion of the U.S. economy. Based on ownership demographics, it is estimated that…
Ways Your Business Can Thrive In a Down Economy
An engaging panel discussion to identify how to position your business to thrive in a down economy…
Partial Liquidity Strategies for the Lower Middle Market – Open Networking
A recent survey by PWC and the Family Firm Institute finds that more family businesses are exploring partial liquidity options. On one hand, prices …
Thought Leadership Downloads
Anatomy Of A Transaction- Sell Side Infographic
Anatomy Of A Transaction- Buy Side Infographic
Mergers & Acquisitions: Withdrawal Liability Concerns
Business Exit Planning: Now & Future
3 Questions and 3 Pieces of Advice
Anatomy of the Deal: The Business Combination Tornado
Timing Considerations for the Sale of Your Business
When Fair and Equal Isn't Fair and Equal