Join us on September 12, 2024 @ 12 PM EST, in a webinar focused on industrial automation market trends: a look back at Q1 and Q2 of 2024, and what to expect by the end of the year. Our panelists include Matthew Kanterman, CFA, Director of Research, and Thomas Hagan, Managing Director and Industrial Automation Industry Leader. Bryan Berent, Blue River’s Co-founder and Managing Partner, will serve as moderator. Click to register today! #mergersandacquisition #industrialautomation #webinar
Blue River Financial Group
Investment Banking
Bloomfield Hills, MI 1,065 followers
We are a middle market M&A advisory firm focused on business development, investment banking and business valuations.
About us
Blue River Financial Group is a merger and acquisition advisory firm that delivers advanced transactional guidance to middle-market clients. Blue River assists corporations, private equity groups, and individuals with the following primary services: • Buy-Side Representation - Blue River assists highly acquisitive entities in developing and executing national and international M&A strategies. Our teams enable clients to refine investment theses through advanced industry and target research. We also prepare outreach materials and directly communicate with identified targets, delivering steady streams of proprietary deal flow to clients. • Sell-Side Representation - Blue River represents private companies through market-making processes designed to preserve confidentiality while promoting price competition among the best financial and strategic buyers. We share deep M&A knowledge with owners so they can make confident, regret-free transaction decisions. Our team uses sophisticated algorithms to identify the most suitable transaction options based on ownerships’ needs and motivations. • Valuations - Blue River specializes in transaction valuations. Our certified Valuation Analysts incorporate sophisticated methods used by professional acquirers, lenders, and business appraisers to produce realistic valuation ranges. When owners understand how real buyers and lenders analyze private business values, their selling decisions improve. Blue River operates in North America, Australia, EU, and UK from locations in Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Denver.
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http://www.goBlueRiver.com
External link for Blue River Financial Group
- Industry
- Investment Banking
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Bloomfield Hills, MI
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2002
- Specialties
- Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Development, Investment Banking, Business Valuations, Buy-Side Representation, and Sell-Side Representation
Locations
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1668 S. Telegraph Rd.
Suite 250
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, US
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1525 Park Manor Blvd.
Suite 250
Pittsburgh, PA 15205, US
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11483 Canterberry Lane
Parker, Colorado 80138, US
Employees at Blue River Financial Group
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Lewis VanLandingham
Helping Mid-Market Business Owners Unlock Their Business's Value and Unleash Its Potential Through Regret-Free Mergers and Acquisitions
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Bryan Berent
Managing Partner at Blue River Financial Group Inc.
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Rich Phillips
Managing Director, Middle Market M&A Advisor, CM&AP
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William Loftis
Middle market M&A advisor and investment banker
Updates
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Blue River's Industrial Automation webinar is in One Week! Join us on September 12, 2024 @ 12 PM EST for a look back at Q1 and Q2 of 2024, and a look ahead to the rest of the year, in the industrial automation space. Our panelists include Matthew Kanterman, CFA, Director of Research, and Thomas Hagan, Managing Director and Industrial Automation Industry Leader. Bryan Berent, Blue River’s Co-founder and Managing Partner, will serve as moderator. Click to register today! #mergersandacquisition #industrialautomation #webinar
Industrial Automation Market Trends In 2024 - Blue River
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Blue River represents an industry leader in test & measurement solutions, actively pursuing strategic acquisitions of companies with $2M to $15M in EBITDA that specialize in calibration services, electronic testing, and measurement products. Known for its extensive expertise and best-in-class service, the acquirer empowers owner-operated businesses to drive growth and enhance value. Leveraging its vast distribution network, technical knowledge, and commitment to innovation, the company provides unmatched support to expand service capabilities, optimize operations, and enter new markets. With a proven history of partnership-driven acquisitions, the group is dedicated to preserving the culture and legacy of each acquired company while unlocking new potential and transforming partnerships into long-term success. If you are aware of or represent any companies that may possess these attributes and have interest in pursuing a transaction, please contact Christopher Caron, Managing Director. Our full list of active buyside mandates is available here: https://lnkd.in/dW4kJT9K
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In a recent article published by The Wall Street Journal, author Richard Rubin described how taxes could go up for high-income households in a Harris administration, especially for business owners who sell their companies. Taxes play a critical role in determining the net proceeds from a business sale, and understanding the potential effects of the proposed tax reforms is essential for strategic planning. In this article from Blue River's Co-founder and Managing Partner, William Loftis, learn about the tax implications that private business owners may need to consider when selling their business. #investmentbanking #mergersandacquisitions #education
How Harris’s Proposed Tax Changes Could Impact Private Business Sales and Owners’ Wealth - Blue River
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A private equity group is actively pursuing strategic acquisitions to establish a leading provider in the water and wastewater treatment, detection, and filtration industry. The group aims to partner with growth-ready entrepreneurs and operators to build a national platform, helping businesses accelerate revenue and earnings growth through guidance, operational expertise, and capital investment. Seeking businesses in the U.S. and Canada with $25M-$200M in revenue and $5M-$30M in EBITDA. If you are aware of or represent any companies that may possess these attributes and have interest in pursuing a transaction, please contact Christopher Caron, Managing Director. Our full list of active buyside mandates is available here: https://lnkd.in/dW4kJT9K
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Transactions are complex and challenging to complete. Sellers who accurately and fairly present normalized financial statements to buyers early in the process build good faith with buyers and increase their chances for a desirable outcome based on the company’s true economic earnings power. Learn about understanding add-backs and what is a company's true economics power in this brand new article from Blue River's Co-founder and Managing Partner, William Loftis. #goblueriver #mergersandacquisitions #education
Understanding Add-Backs: Revealing the True Economic Earnings Power of Your Business - Blue River
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Blue River’s summer internship program is coming to an end, and we want to thank our outstanding interns, Gavin Nafso and Vaughn Browder for choosing to spend their summer with us. Thank you for your hard work and dedication! 👏👏👏 Your enthusiasm, fresh perspectives, and willingness to learn have significantly impacted our team these past 12 weeks. Gavin & Vaughn gained valuable M&A insight during their time at Blue River by: 💡Getting actively involved in financial modeling and learning about M&A processes 💡Gaining industry-focused knowledge across various sectors 💡Learning how to create Confidential Information Memorandums (CIMs) 💡Building target buyer lists for both sell-side and buy-side deals We truly appreciate the effort you put into your projects and the positive attitude you brought to the workplace daily. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors and hope to see you again soon! Let’s all wish these two the best of luck in their next adventures. #goblueriver #mergersandacquisitions #summerinters
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Have you registered for this webinar yet? Join us on September 12, 2024 @ 12 PM EST, in a webinar about industrial automation market trends. Panelists include Matthew Kanterman, CFA, Director of Research, and Thomas Hagan, Managing Director and Industrial Automation Industry Leader. Bryan Berent, Blue River’s Co-founder and Managing Partner, will serve as moderator. Click to register! #mergersandacquisition #industrialautomation #webinar
Industrial Automation Market Trends In 2024 - Blue River
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M&A deal volume in the software space in Q2 2024 has settled into a steady state that remains strong relative to historical standards, rising by 36% compared to Q2 2023 and by 7% compared to the previous quarter. The average deal size remains significantly higher than pre-2022 levels, up 50% compared to the Q1 average from 2019-2021. Private strategic deals remain prominent compared to public and financial transactions, as companies aim to strengthen their competitive edge through targeted acquisitions. This trend reflects a steady upward trajectory, indicating strong potential, increased consolidation among industry players, and a broader scope of activity. Download our Software Q2 2024 Report to learn more. This market update features insight from Kyle Rutz, Director at Blue River. #software #mergersandacquisitions #investmentbanking
Software Q2 2024 Report - Blue River
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In Q2 of 2024, Blue River received two recognitions from M&A Source, added four professionals to the team, and promoted three team members. Check out our quarterly update video! #goblueriver #mergersandacquisitions #investmentbanking
Q2 - 2024: Quarterly Update From Blue River
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