Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation Named Finalists for 24th Annual M&A Advisor Awards
Los Angeles, CA – September 26, 2025 – Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation is honored to announce that we have been named finalists in seven prestigious categories for the 24th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. These nominations underscore our dedication to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients and our commitment to excellence in the mergers and […]
How to Sell a Contract Research Organization (CRO): A Strategic Guide for Founders
For founders of contract research organizations (CROs), pursuing a sale is often the most significant financial and strategic milestone of their careers. A successful transaction can unlock meaningful liquidity, establish long-term growth partnerships, and solidify the legacy of the business. Yet achieving the best possible outcome requires far more than simply finding a buyer. It […]
The Complete Data Room Checklist for Field Service Management (FSM) Business Sale: A Guide for Founders
FSM M&A Market Trends & Why 2025 is a Good Time to Prepare Founders in FSM are seeing several trends that make 2025 a favorable time to plan for a potential sale: Interest Rates Easing: Over recent months, interest rates and capital costs have begun to soften (relative to the peak in 2022-2024), making debt […]
Channing Hamlet, Dan Shea, Trever Acers, Carl Miller, and Thomas Lin Nominated for 2025 Deal Maker of The Year by Los Angeles Business Journal
Los Angeles, CA – Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation (“Objective”) is proud to announce that five of our senior leaders have been nominated for Deal Maker of the Year 2025 by the Los Angeles Business Journal in their inaugural M&A Awards program. Channing Hamlet, Dan Shea, Trever Acers, Carl Miller, and Thomas Lin were each […]
How to Choose the Best Investment Banker for ERP SaaS Company Sales: A Founder’s Guide to Selecting the Right M&A Advisor
Every ERP SaaS sale is examined through a rigorous lens: product depth, upgrade paths, and ecosystem stickiness. Because diligence is so exacting, the banker you choose must be evaluated not on reputation alone but on three tangible criteria: their reach across the buyer universe, the strategies they use to highlight value, and how well they […]
Private Equity Firms Acquiring Vertical SaaS Companies in PropTech & ConTech
PropTech and ConTech stand out as hotbeds of innovation in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, and private equity firms have taken notice. Vertical SaaS companies in these sectors offer specialized, scalable software solutions that are transforming real estate and construction operations, making them prime targets for acquisition. Within the last year, PE and strategic buyers […]
AI Is Redefining Pharmaceutical Services and Unlocking Billions in New Value
The pharmaceutical services industry is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. For decades, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), patient recruitment companies, and clinical site management organizations have been essential partners in clinical development. Yet, many of the processes that drive this sector remain manual, labor-intensive, and prone to costly bottlenecks. That is […]
Mandy Woods Chosen as a Qualified Nominee for the 2025 Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards by The LA Times
San Diego, CA – Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation, is proud to announce that Mandy F. Woods, Chief Operating Officer and EOS® Integrator at Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation, has been named a qualified nominee for the 2025 Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards, presented by LA Times Studios. This recognition honors Mandy’s remarkable achievements, […]
How to Build a Premium Exit Strategy That Maximizes Business Value
How To Create a Premium Exit Strategy, Boost Business Value, and Prepare For a Profitable, Smooth Business Sale Co-Founder and Managing Director Channing Hamlet recently spoke at two Exit Planning Institute events, in San Diego and Orange County, sharing his expertise on what it truly takes to create a premium exit strategy. His insights revealed […]
Trever Acers Named a 2025 CEO of the Year Finalist by the San Diego Business Journal
San Diego, CA – Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation, is proud to share that Trever Acers, Co-Founder and CEO, has been named a finalist for the San Diego Business Journal’s 2025 CEO of the Year Award. This annual program honors top executives who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, business acumen, and a lasting impact on the […]