Understanding the Value Drivers in Clinical Trial Support M&A Transactions

The clinical trial support sector has emerged as a critical component of the healthcare landscape, particularly as the demand for innovative therapies continues to rise. This sector encompasses a diverse range of organizations, including clinical research organizations (CROs), institutional review boards (IRBs), and patient recruitment services, all playing pivotal roles in facilitating the efficient and […]

Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation, Advises Sterndahl Enterprises in Sale to Frontline Road Safety Group, Marking Key Expansion in Southern California Pavement Marking Sector

Los Angeles CA, (October 02, 2024) — Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation (“Objective”), an award-winning middle market investment banking and valuation firm, is proud to announce its role as the exclusive sell-side advisor in the sale of Sterndahl Enterprises, Inc (“SEI”) to Frontline Road Safety Group (“Frontline”), a portfolio company of The Sterling Group. The […]

Dan Shea Featured In The LA Times Share Insights on the Private Equity and M&A Landscape

Dan Shea Share Insights on the Private Equity and M&A Landscape

Los Angeles, CA – October 28, 2024 – Dan Shea, Managing Director within Objective’s Investment Banking Group, was recently consulted by the LA Times Studios team in their latest Private Equity and M&A Strategies Roundtable, featured on the Advisors Page. In this roundtable interview, Dan Shea joined other industry leaders to share his expert perspective […]

Use it or Lose it: Prepare for 2025 Estate Tax Law Changes

As we approach 2025, significant changes to the estate tax landscape are on the horizon that could affect many individuals and families across the United States. Understanding how these changes may impact your estate planning strategy is crucial to ensuring that you maximize your wealth transfer while minimizing tax liabilities. The Current Estate Tax System: […]

Investment Reporting: Fair Value Marks

Fair Value Marks, commonly referred to simply as “fair value,” represent the estimated market value of an asset or liability at a specific point in time. The best estimate of fair value is a quoted price in an active market. This valuation is pivotal in investment reporting and serves multiple purposes, including providing transparency to […]