MAKING THE CASE: Preserving local ownership a priority as West Michigan firms attract heightened PE interest
Locally owned and operated businesses are a unique asset to West Michigan’s economy, but that dynamic is changing as more owners opt to sell to private equity firms that have increasingly targeted the region for deals.
New PE firm to target small manufacturers in rural Michigan markets
A small private equity firm started in Southern Michigan plans to invest in a niche area most investors ignore. In targeting small manufacturers in small towns and other rural markets across the state, Parma-based Fresh Water Ventures Fund LP seeks to acquire small businesses and maintain operations in their hometowns.
Time to Act? Advisers tell clients to accelerate transaction timelines to take advantage of strong valuations
Mergers and acquisition activity remained strong in West Michigan through the third quarter, as many sellers opted to go to market while they can still get a good price for their businesses.
In relocating to GR, Alliance Physical Therapy plans national expansion
GRAND RAPIDS — A physical therapy provider with nationwide growth plans now calls Grand Rapids home following an acquisition that more than doubles its size.
Deals aplenty: Survey results point to stronger M&A market in 2018
Next year should usher in an even stronger M&A market across the U.S. than in 2017, with more deals occurring in the middle market and involving privately-owned companies.
With ample dry powder, PE firms poised for ‘significant activity’ through year’s end
Private equity investors have more capital to deploy today than they have in years.
More Michigan companies open to PE, as deal flow, investment rises
Private equity investments in Michigan grew in 2016 with an increase in both deals and the amount of capital invested.
