Subscribe to Smart Business Dealmakers
March 17, 2023
Selling means more than just money
Marcum LLP Senior Partner Greg Skoda on why money might not be the most important part of a deal. ...
By Adam Burroughs
March 17, 2023
Andrew Bennett on Provide's Sale To Fifth Third Bank
Provide Chief Business Officer Andrew Bennett spoke on the Smart Business Dealmakers Podcast about Provide's sale to Fifth Third....
By Adam Burroughs
March 17, 2023
How preparing to sell your company is like a bike ride with friends
Justine E. Tobin, founder and managing partner of Tobin & Company Investment Banking Group, on how starting with the end in mind can maximize a sale opportunity and speed up the process....
By Adam Burroughs
March 17, 2023
Sellers Sharpen Their Pencils Looking For The Right Transaction In 2023
Brightstar Capital Partners Principal Jacob Herschend, along with Wallis Companies CEO Anson Scoville and CIBC Cleary Gull Director Brian Howley, kicked off the 2023 St. Louis Smart Business Conference talking about the climate for sell-side M&A transactions in 2023 and how it might impact deals...
By Adam Burroughs
March 16, 2023
FOLX Health Looks to Expand
CEO Liana Douillet Guzmán on raising capital in frothy times versus during a return-to-normal environment. ...
By Dan Pender
March 16, 2023
Luck, Likeability and Respect Go A Long Way
Alto’s Eric Satz discusses how his company is democratizing access to alternative assets and attracting investors along the way. ...
By Dan Pender
March 15, 2023
Nexus Capital Management LP and HDT Global Acquire Aviation Ground Equipment Corp.
Nexus Capital Management LP, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, has acquired Aviation Ground Equipment Corp., a privately held, Veteran-owned aviation ground support equipment manufacturer and distributor that serves the military and commercial industries....
By Adam Burroughs
March 14, 2023
TransDigm To Acquire Calspan Corporation
TransDigm Group Incorporated has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Calspan Corporation. ...
By Adam Burroughs
March 13, 2023
Voyager Space Acquires ZIN Technologies
Voyager Space, a global leader in space exploration, has acquired ZIN Technologies, Inc. (ZIN), a leading engineering, design and integration company with decades-long experience providing critical human-rated spaceflight systems and monitoring solutions, propulsion, and more to NASA, national security agencies, and leading aerospace and defense companies. ...
By Adam Burroughs
March 10, 2023
ON Partners Acquires Olympus Search Partners
ON Partners, a pure-play retained executive search firm building diverse C-level and board leadership teams, announced it has brought Ashley Estes on board as senior partner to further expand its...
By Dan Pender
March 10, 2023
Cleveland Deal Pulse: The Role of the Rollover
MelCap Partners David Shibley looks at trends and deals in the Northeast Ohio M&A market over the month of February....
By David Shibley
March 10, 2023
Evoqua Water Technologies Acquires Industrial Water Service Business
Evoqua Water Technologies, an industry leader in mission-critical water treatment solutions, announced that it acquired the Texas-based industrial water treatment service business of the former Bob...
By Dan Pender
March 10, 2023
Howard Hanna Partners with Coach Realtors
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services announced it will join forces with Coach Realtors real estate firm based on Long Island, N.Y., forming Howard Hanna | Coach Realtors – the No. 1 independently-owned...
By Dan Pender
March 10, 2023
Vistra Corp acquires Beaver Valley Power Station
Texas energy company Vistra Corp. is acquiring Energy Harbor, owners of the Beaver Valley Power Station, for $3.4 billion. Harbor's nuclear and retail businesses will merge with Vistra's under a newly...
By Dan Pender
March 10, 2023
Platinum Equity Acquires HarbisonWalker International
Platinum Equity announced that the acquisition of HarbisonWalker International (HWI) by way of a merger agreement, has been completed. HWI is a supplier of refractory products and services in North...
By Dan Pender
March 10, 2023
Pittsburgh Deal Pulse: The Role of the Rollover
MelCap Partners David Shibley looks at trends and deals in the Greater Pittsburgh M&A market over the month of February....
By David Shibley
March 10, 2023
No "Risky Bets" When Investing In CEOs
The Edgewater Funds Senior Partner David Tolmie on what he looks for in an executive, investment red flags, preparing for exits and negotiating deal terms. ...
By Adam Burroughs
March 10, 2023
Data, Transparency Play Large Rolls In A Deal
Highwood USA CEO and Founder John Quarmley talks through the company's recent sale process....
By Adam Burroughs
March 10, 2023
Advizex Acquired by Fulcrum IT Partners
Advizex, a leading technology solutions company, has been acquired by Fulcrum IT Partners, a leading global provider of technology sales and services....
By Adam Burroughs
March 8, 2023
Rockwell Automation Makes Strategic Investment in READY Robotics
Rockwell Automation, Inc. is making a strategic investment in READY Robotics, a pioneering company in software-defined automation and a Rockwell Technology Partner....
By Adam Burroughs
March 8, 2023
V&S Galvanizing Acquires Korns Galvanizing Company
V&S Galvanizing, a hot-dip galvanizing service provider, has acquired Korns Galvanizing Company, Inc....
By Adam Burroughs
March 7, 2023
Safelite Group Acquires Mark’s Mobile Glass
Safelite® Group, a vehicle glass services and recalibration company and owner of Safelite AutoGlass®, has agreed to acquire the auto glass assets of Mark’s Mobile Glass operating throughout Central Missouri....
By Adam Burroughs
March 3, 2023
Columbus Deal Pulse: Positive Trends During Turbulent Times
The Central Ohio M&A market realized a modest decline in deal volume of 20 percent during January 2023 compared to January 2022. Still, several noteworthy transactions occurred in Central Ohio during the month....
By Mike Kostandaras
March 3, 2023
How Ascent Solution Managed A Change In Business Model And Ownership
Ascent Solutions' Chairman and CEO JD Harris on the firm's ownership transition as well as the switch that was made in its business model....
By Adam Burroughs
March 3, 2023
The Consequences Of A Shifting Market
Co-Founder and CEO of Sensorium Therapeutics Dick Simon on the company's mission and its search for the right investors. ...
By Adam Burroughs
March 3, 2023
Buckeye State Bank To Acquire Rockhold Bank
Buckeye State Bancshares, Inc., parent company of Buckeye State Bank, and Rockhold Bancshares, Inc., parent company of Rockhold Bank announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement to which...
By Dan Pender
March 3, 2023
Immuta Secures Strategic Investment from ServiceNow
Immuta, a data security leader, announced an additional strategic investment to its Series E funding round from ServiceNow. This investment comes at a time of immense growth for Immuta and its Data...
By Dan Pender
March 3, 2023
Sybridge Technologies Acquires Cavaform, Inc.
SyBridge Technologies, provider of design and manufacturing solutions across multiple industries, announced it acquired Cavaform, Inc., a tight tolerance precision tooling and molding market. This...
By Dan Pender
March 3, 2023
Health Alliance Plan and CareSource to Partner in Michigan
Health Alliance Plan (HAP), a Michigan-based nonprofit health plan and CareSource, an Ohio-based nonprofit and managed care health plan with members in 7 states, are forming a joint venture to explore...
By Dan Pender
March 3, 2023
TriMas Announces Agreement to Acquire Weldmac
TriMas announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the operating net assets of Weldmac Manufacturing Company, a designer and manufacturer of high-performance, complex metal fabricated...
By Dan Pender
March 3, 2023
Simon Sports Acquires Halifax Mooseheads Junior Hockey Team
Simon Sports, a division of Simon Group Holdings in Birmingham, acquired the Halifax Mooseheads hockey team, which plays in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Terms of the deal were not disclosed....
By Dan Pender
March 3, 2023
Pet Supplies Plus Acquires 20 Loyal Companion Pet Stores
Pet Supplies Plus, the largest independent pet retailer in North America with over 660 stores in 41 states, and Wag N' Wash, the emerging grooming, self-wash, and natural pet food franchise, are...
By Dan Pender
March 3, 2023
Overcome Buy-Side Arrogance, Or Risk Overpaying
Atlas Holdings Partner Ramzi Hermiz and Lorient Capital Vice President Doug Shinkle on de-risking a deal from the buy-side....
By Adam Burroughs
March 3, 2023
Haslams Acquire 25% Stake in Milwaukee Bucks
Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam agreed to purchase Marc Lasry’s 25% stake of the Milwaukee Bucks, according to numerous media reports. The Haslams would spend about $875 million for...
By Dan Pender
March 3, 2023
CDI Energy Products Acquires EGC Enterprises
CDI Energy Products, LLC, producer of high-performance polymer product manufacturing, announced the acquisition of EGC Enterprises, Inc., a producer of graphite-based sealing products with locations...
By Dan Pender
March 3, 2023
The Three-Phase Set Up of Society Brands' Success
Society Brands CEO Michael Sirpilla on financing business growth....
By Adam Burroughs
February 24, 2023
Sellers Be Ready
Summit Fire & Security Regional VP Steve DeJohn on the signs that a company is ready for a sale. ...
By Adam Burroughs
February 24, 2023
Borrowing Against IP
Mark Fox, managing partner at Ghost Tree Partners, and Joseph Rossi, AVP, Aon Intellectual Property Solutions at Aon, on methods for lending against a company's IP....
By Adam Burroughs
February 24, 2023
Earn Out Can Be A Dirty Word
Paul Stillmank, former CEO of 7Summits, on earn outs — when they're useful and when they should be avoided....
By Adam Burroughs
February 24, 2023
Blue Point-Backed Transtar Fuels Growth with Pro Form Products Acquisition
Blue Point Capital Partners and its portfolio company, Transtar Holding Company, announced the acquisition of Pro Form Products, a manufacturer of refinishing and repair products for automotive,...
By Dan Pender
February 24, 2023
Flexjet Acquires Constant Aviation
Flexjet, a subscription-based private aviation company, announced it has acquired Constant Aviation, a provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. “Integrating Constant...
By Dan Pender
February 24, 2023
VendEngine Revs Up Revenue Prior to Sale
Silas Deane on his company, VendEngine, Inc.,which created a way to improve the process of gifting money to inmates and later sold the company for $83 million....
By Dan Pender
February 24, 2023
Is The Sky Falling In 2023?
3 Rivers Capital's Rob Carskadden, Continuim Equity Partners' George Pilafas, Metz Lewis Brodman Must O'Keefe's John Lewis and SDI Companies' Scott Kiger offer their predictions on what changes occurring in 2023 will be the most impactful....
By Adam Burroughs
February 24, 2023
Vytalize Health Closes $100M to Support Value-Based Care Transformation
Vytalize Health, a leading risk-bearing provider enablement platform, announced it has closed $100 million in funding led by Enhanced Healthcare Partners and Monroe Capital, with participation from...
By Dan Pender
February 24, 2023
U.S. Steel Announces Supply Agreement with General Motors
United States Steel Corporation announced it will supply General Motors with its advanced and sustainable steel solution called verdeX® steel. The steel is manufactured with up to 75 percent fewer...
By Dan Pender
February 24, 2023
Evoqua to sell carbon reactivation operations to Belgium Firm
Evoqua Water Technologies, provider of mission-critical water treatment solutions, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to divest its carbon reactivation and slurry operations to...
By Dan Pender
February 24, 2023
Spouting Rock Asset Management Acquires Ownership Stake In Altan Asset Management
Spouting Rock Asset Management, LLC, a multi-boutique manager platform providing investment solutions and services, announced an ownership stake in Altan Asset Management LLC, an investment management...
By Dan Pender
February 24, 2023
DICK’S Sporting Goods Acquires Moosejaw
DICK'S Sporting Goods announced it agreed to acquire leading outdoor retailer Moosejaw from Walmart. The acquisition will expand DICK'S outdoor portfolio – currently led by its specialty retailer,...
By Dan Pender
February 24, 2023
Lifting Lucy Creates Opportunities for BIWOC
Tranice Watts created Lifting Lucy when she was in her early twenties, working in an industry not known for much diversity. Watts, the first Black woman to co-own and operate a craft brewery in the state of Maryland, was on a subcommittee of the Craft Brewers Conference (CBC). She noticed an area where people could do proposals for diversity, equity and inclusion. Lifting Lucy has since grown into a network of businesses, organizations, and philanthropists serious about disrupting the barriers of entry and major hindrances toward the progress for Black, Indigenous, and other Women of Color (BIWOC) in the brewing industry....
By Dan Pender
February 24, 2023
Hirewell's Matt Massucci Is Ready For The Next Challenge
Hirewell CEO Matt Massucci on the company's post-capital-raise growth, acquisitions, and how these changes are affecting the company....
By Adam Burroughs
