Investment Banking

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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contech

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 ...
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AI Impact in Pharma

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 ...
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building value

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 ...
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Investment Banking

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 ...
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Investment Banking

Channing Hamlet Named A Shortlisted Nominee for the Los Angeles Times LA Executive Awards 2025

Los Angeles, CA – Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation, proudly announces that Channing Hamlet, Co-Founder and Managing Director, has been recognized as a shortlisted nominee for ...
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Investment Banking

The Surge Continues: Mergers & Acquisitions Growth in U.S. Data Centers & Supply Chain Infrastructure 

Growth with No End in Sight  The U.S. data center industry is a cornerstone of the digital economy, underpinning cloud computing, artificial intelligence, streaming services, ...
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