Investment Banking

acquirer interest

When Unsolicited Interest Comes Knocking: How ConTech SaaS Founders Should Respond 

The Rise of Unsolicited Offers in ConTech SaaS  If you’re a ConTech SaaS founder, you’re already seeing it: unsolicited emails from strategics and private equity buyers who ...
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acquisition

Objective Advises ANA Global in Sale to Gainline, Unlocking Cost and Supply Chain Advantages Through Mexico Operations

Strategic Acquisition of ANA Global Highlights Growing Nearshoring Opportunities for Manufacturers San Diego, CA – October 14, 2025 – Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation (“Objective”), ...
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component manufacturer

How to Sell a Precision Manufacturing Business (Plastics, Metals & Components)

Precision manufacturing businesses, particularly those producing plastics, metals, and engineered components, remain at the center of strategic investment and consolidation. Over the past twelve months, ...
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clinical research site

Valuation of Clinical Research Sites: What Buyers Look For in a Clinical Research Site Company

The clinical research site (CRS) sector has become one of the most active areas in life sciences M&A. With pharmaceutical companies accelerating development pipelines and ...
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enterprise resource platform

What Acquirers Are Looking for in ERP SaaS and Why Retention and Vertical AI Define “Choice Assets” 

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) SaaS platforms are deeply embedded in customers’ operations, making them highly attractive in M&A. But what separates good assets from choice ...
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Investment Banking

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 ...
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contract research organization

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 ...
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contech

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 ...
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deal maker of the year

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 ...
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ERP

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 ...
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