Private Equity Insights

MARCH 12, 2025

The nation’s mergers and acquisitions market remained robust in 2024, recording $18.6bn in deal value, ranking third in the region. Bolt-on acquisitions have become a key strategy, representing 27-31.5% Large buyouts accounted for 42% of total transactions in 2024, while smaller deals comprised 30%.

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Mergers and Acquisitions Leveraged Buyouts Buyout Exit Strategy 147

Axial

JANUARY 30, 2024

Visit FOCUS Investment Banking’s Profile “The Peakstone Group is an investment bank that specializes in mergers and acquisitions advisory and capital raising for middle market clients. Our partners have unparalleled experience, with involvement in over 200 sales and mergers since 1979.

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Axial

MAY 4, 2023

These league tables can serve as an information resource for business owners and investment firms who are actively seeking to hire a vetted M&A advisor to assist them in navigating exit strategy. Find An Investment Banker to Help Sell Your Business Congratulations to the top 25 investment banks!

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Axial

OCTOBER 26, 2023

” Visit Woodbridge’s Profile “True North Mergers & Acquisitions advisors serve business owners from across the country who want to sell companies that generate annual revenue between $5 million and $150 million.”

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Investment Banks Investment Banking Banks Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Axial

JULY 27, 2023

Top 25 Investment Banks Rank Firm HQ 1 FOCUS Investment Banking VA 2 ASA Ventures Group CO 3 Vertess Healthcare Advisors, LLC TX 4 Woodbridge International CT 5 Plethora Businesses CA 6 Murphy McCormack Capital Advisors PA 7 Merritt Healthcare Advisors CT 8 Vista Business Group KS 9 Peakstone Group IL 10 Meritage Partners, Inc.

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Axial

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Independent Sponsor Transportation Services Couldn't Secure Financing The firm was unable to secure the equity for the capital raise after engaging with all the matched investors. To help Axial members navigate financial diligence, weve secured preferred relationships with several lower middle market QoE providers.

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Brookfield is one of a number of private equity funds adopting a cautious approach to European deals, despite having ample cash, choosing to focusing on exit strategies before committing to new acquisitions, according to a report by Reuters.

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Mergers and Acquisitions Exit Strategy Private Equity Firms Private Equity Firms 97