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Private equity is eating the world: Why your next business partner is likely Private Equity.
M&A, Private Equity Recapitalizations, Education
To borrow Marc Andreessen’s famous “Software is eating the world," Private equity is not only eating software companies by the dozens, but it is also buying hundreds of middle market companies across all sectors, all around the globe. Let’s examine why private equity...
JD Merit Advises Herco Inc. in Its Sale to Quality Gold
JD Merit & Co., a leading middle-market investment bank, is honored to have served as exclusive advisor to Herco Inc. in its sale to Quality Gold. Headquartered in San Francisco, Herco Inc. is a leading wholesaler of fine jewelry, specializing in 14-karat,...
JD Merit & Co. Advises Amtech Systems, Inc. in its Acquisition of Entrepix, Inc.
JD Merit & Company a leading middle market investment bank serving clients globally, announced that it acted as advisor to Amtech Systems, Inc in its acquisition of Entrepix, Inc. Amtech is a global supplier of semiconductor equipment and consumables to the power...
JD Merit advises Powerscreen of Washington on its sale to UK-Based Molson Group
JD Merit & Co., a leading middle market investment bank, is honored to have served as adviser to Powerscreen of Washington in its sale to Molson Group, further expanding the group’s presence in the United States. The UK equipment dealer Molson Group acquired...
JD Merit & Co. Advises CSuite Financial Partners on Its Sale to Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (NYSE:KFS)
JD Merit & Co., a leading middle market investment bank, is honored to have served as exclusive adviser to CSuite Financial Partners on its sale to Kingsway Financial Services Inc. JD Merit & Co., a leading middle market investment bank serving clients...
JD Merit Advises International Greenhouse Contractors Inc. on Its Sale to BFG Supply Co., a Platform Company of Pamplona Capital Management
Press Releases, Strategic Advisory
JD Merit & Company, a leading middle market investment bank and 2021 Boutique Investment Banking Firm of the Year, is honored to have served as exclusive adviser to International Greenhouse Contractors Inc., also known as Greenhouse Megastore, in its sale to BFG...
JD Merit Guides Herco Jewelry Company in Sale to Quality Gold
Merger and Acquisitions, Selling a Business, M&A, Owner Considerations, Case Study
Client Overview Established in 1979 by Reuven and Zehava Itelman, Herco is one of the largest gold jewelry wholesalers in the United States. Herco’s catalog is a mainstay for thousands of independent jewelers who rely on it to source unique and high-quality...
Outlier Outcomes Part 1 — Differentiation and Growth Rate
M&A, M&A Education & Market, Strategic Advisory
M&A Markets are traditionally pretty efficient. When willing buyers and willing sellers meet and a competitive bidding environment is orchestrated, the market establishes the buy price for the company. So how is it that some companies receive outlier outcomes...
Outlier Outcomes Part 2 — Consistent Profitability and a Defensible Pro-Forma
M&A, M&A Education & Market, Strategic Advisory
In our last blog, we began a conversation about how to achieve an advantageous “Outlier Outcome” when it comes to establishing your company as a market leader and top-quality asset, deserving of premium value. Tracking and Knowing Your Analytics Companies with a...
Outlier Outcomes Part 3 — Good Positioning and a Favorable Tailwind Sector
M&A, M&A Education & Market, Strategic Advisory
When it comes time to leave your company, you want to do it not only profitably, but admirably, right? You not only want top dollar, but you want the fruits of your labor to be recognized, appreciated, and rewarded—above that of the competition. What you’re looking...
JD Merit Advises A Advanced Septic & Construction Services on Its Generational Transfer and Recapitalization
Press Releases, Private Equity Recapitalizations
JD Merit & Co., a leading middle-market investment bank, is honored to have served as exclusive financial adviser to A Advanced Septic & Construction Services in its sale to management. Headquartered in Auburn, Washington, A Advanced Septic & Construction...
How to Prosper in Flight-to-Quality Markets
Industry Insights, M&A, M&A Education & Market
During periods of uncertainty, there is what’s called “a flight to quality.” Understandably, buyers of middle-market companies, when faced with rising costs, market uncertainties, lingering supply chain issues, or recession, etc., inherently become more risk-averse...