Electrical contracting is in one of the strongest M&A environments in recent memory.

Cascade Partners named among the winners for the 16th Annual M&A Advisor International M&A Awards in the Cross Border Deal of The Year.

The metal fabricating, machining, and stamping industry is undergoing significant transformation, with steady growth expected to continue through 2030.

The Architectural, Engineering and Construction industry is positioned for continued growth

In today's unpredictable economy, turnaround and restructuring consultants are essential.

Valuations of companies and the strength of relationships share a profound parallel: both are deeply rooted in the principles of predictability and consistency.

Labor issues are a key factor in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), especially when distinguishing between stock sales and asset purchases.

As we step into 2025, the M&A market is poised for a robust year.

Taxes are inevitable, but strategic tax planning during mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is essential for middle-market business owners and entrepreneurs.

Recent advancements in automotive components feature lightweight materials like aluminum and carbon fiber to reduce vehicle weight, enhancing fuel efficiency and performance.

SOUTHFIELD, MI, AUGUST 14, 2024 — Cascade Partners is pleased to announce that Shareef Simaika has joined our team as a Managing Director, focused on leading our Detroit restructuring practice.

Many businesses involved in mergers and acquisitions, even those that do not appear to have obvious environmental concerns, could greatly benefit from environmental consulting services.

What are Representations and Warranties, and Why Are They Essential in M&A Transactions?

Prioritizing Cybersecurity and Privacy in M&A Deals Merger and Acquisition (M&A) transactions provide advantages for both buyers and sellers.

The right team can make the difference between distress and success!

What it is and why you need it!

Knowledge of representations and warranties (reps and warranties) is paramount for buyers and sellers in the intricate landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Quality of Earnings Analysis Drives Deal Confidence Last year, the landscape of due diligence in potential transactions saw a notable shift towards increased scrutiny and detail from buyers.

Considerations in making the right decision for your business.

Join Cascade Partners Managing Director, Jon Doehr, and Tom Walker, Senior Partner – WalkerInsight, as they discuss the current state of the agricultural industry, the technology trends changing farming’s landscape, and how agriculture m&a will accelerate as the industry strives to both feed 10 billion people by 2050 and remain profitable.

Join Cascade Partners Managing Director Raj Kothari and McDonald Hopkins Health Care Practice Chair, Elizabeth Sullivan, as they discuss the unique challenges of healthcare transactions and compliance.

Cascade’s restructuring services apply our extensive experiences as owners, operators, and board members to help your business improve and grow.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN, AUGUST 30, 2023 – Cascade Partners is honored to be among the finalists for the 22nd Annual M&A Advisor M&A Awards in the categories of Healthcare/Life Sciences Deal of the Year for the acquisition of Britton Vision Associates, P.C.

This episode of Cascade Conversations discusses how labor regulations and labor union agreements affect all aspects of financial transactions.

By integrating IoT sensors and devices into industrial processes, IIoT enables businesses to gather and analyze data in real-time which improves operational efficiency, reduces downtime, enhances productivity, and increases corporate value.

This month’s podcast has a healthcare theme.

While IIoT has brought significant benefits, such as improved efficiency and cost savings, it has also opened new security risks for manufacturers and risks for companies considering a merger, acquisition or financing transaction.

Meet David Thomas, a Managing Director of Cascade Partners with over 30 years of investment banking experience, 14 of which were spent on Wall Street.

With cyber-attacks at an all-time high, the last thing needed before, during or after an M&A transaction is a security breach.

Check out Crain’s Detroit article here SOUTHFIELD, MI, MARCH 6, 2023 – Cascade Partners has acquired BlueWater Partners – a Grand Rapids, MI-based investment banking and restructuring/performance improvement firm with over a 22-year history of success in West Michigan.

Raj Kothari and Justin Klimko (Butzel) transform complex M&A jargon into comprehensible definitions, giving everyone a leg up on understanding their options in the business world.

New York, NY, November 17, 2022 – Cascade Partners is thrilled and honored to announce they’re winners in the M&A Advisor Awards held Tuesday, November 15, 2022, in New York City, for the acquisition of Sportsman’s Guide and Golf Warehouse by BHG Ventures in the Consumer Discretionary category.

Reprinted from GD GGi “FYI M&A News” As part of the process of preparing for the sale of a company, most investment bankers perform a level of due diligence on their client’s business before they go to market.

NSF’s acquisition of Amarex creates a single access point for medical device and pharma/biotech product developers seeking integrated, expert services throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Midwest Vision Partners (MVP) is pleased to announce its partnership with Michigan Eye Institute (MEI).

Surgere, the global industry leader in software bringing visibility and control for supply chains in automotive and other industries has secured a growth through capital investment from Cypress Growth Capital.

At Cascade Partners we encourage our team to engage in causes important to them and the community.

Cascade Partners is delighted to share that our firm, along with team member Matt Feldman, will receive awards at ACG M&A All Star Awards ceremony at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, Michigan.

Two Leading Online Retailers, Sportsman’s Guide & The Golf Warehouse, Join the BHG Ventures Portfolio FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Southfield, MI, August 27, 2021: In a deal finalized this week, BHG Ventures acquired a pair of leading online sporting goods and equipment retailers, Sportsman’s Guide (SG) and The Golf Warehouse (TGW).

Evaluating Options for Liquidity When considering your options for liquidity, abundance of capital, scarcity of deals and growing base of acquirers presents potential sellers with a greater choice than ever for transactions: If I don’t sell out 100%, what else can I do?

Featured Experts Name: Rajesh Kothari What he does: As the Founder and Managing Director of Cascade Partners, Rajesh helps companies, shareholders and boards realize the full value of their endeavors.

In this episode of Cascade Conversations, Rajesh Kothari gives a quick snapshot of what a teaser and CIM are in the world of investment banking.

Transcript: Host, Dustin Klein | Smart Business: Welcome to Transaction Options: Variety is the spice of dealmaking.

Spectrum Health, based in Grand Rapids, and Beaumont Health, based in Southfield, are exploring what will be the third major merger attempt for Beaumont in 2 years.

“The line we use in Civil Air Patrol is ‘Semper Gumby,’ which means always flexible.

Northstar Bank announced today that Rajesh Kothari has joined their Board of Directors.

Managing Director and Founder of Cascade Partners, Rajesh U.

Soldiers’ Angels has programs to support military families, deployed service members, wounded heroes, and veterans of all eras.

In this session from the 2021 Healthcare MSO Conference, Managing Director Rajesh Kothari discusses how to prepare for life after entering a private equity partnership, what you might expect, and how he has seen others handle the transition.

Harvest for Hunger is a joint effort of four area food banks to raise money and food to fight hunger in 21 Northeast and North Central Ohio counties.

The team at Cascade Partners starts every year with a report on the lives we have impacted.

People who are blind or visually impaired endure hardships we can barely imagine.

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home.

HOUSTON, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) (a.k.a.

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According to a recent MiBiz roundtable discussion, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) should remain strong through 2021, driven by several factors affecting deal flow, although finding a good deal may come with a high price for buyers.

Are risk mitigation and business continuity challenges top of mind for you?

Disruption.

Invest or Exit!

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Industries – Business Services Industries – Industrials Financings & Recapitalizations Growing Through Uncertainty – Strategic Options to Consider from Cascade Partners on Vimeo.

This Cascade webinar covers today’s financing market and how alternatives accommodate short- and medium-term business needs.

Industries – Business Services Industries – Industrials 6 Steps to a Productive Acquisition Strategy from Cascade Partners on Vimeo.

During times of uncertainty, there is still opportunity.

The availability of capital from private credit lenders, structured equity funds and family offices has suddenly become critical for the survival of many companies.

The coronavirus pandemic has hit all businesses in a sudden and dramatic way, interrupting plans for the foreseeable future.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CASCADE PARTNERS ANNOUNCED AS FINALIST IN MULTIPLE CATEGORIES FOR THE 17th ANNUAL M&A ADVISOR AWARDS SOUTHFIELD, MI, November 5, 2018 – The M&A Advisor is pleased to announce finalists of the 17th Annual M&A Advisor Awards.

The following article by Ken Marblestone originally appeared in Smart Business Cleveland.

The M&A Advisor Awarded Cascade Partners Private Equity Deal of the Year Cascade Partners LLC today announced that they were awarded the private equity deal of the year by M&A Advisor for their work arranging the sale of Remington Products Company to Gridiron Capital.

Midwest Vision Partners (“MVP”) is pleased to announce its partnership with Michigan Eye Institute (“MEI”).

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Sept.

Cincinnati, OH – Col Matthew Creed, Commander of Great Lakes Region, Civil Air Patrol, today announced the selection of Lt Col Rajesh U.

Cascade Partners has executed transactions in 5 of 7 continents, earning us the honor of becoming the first Michigan member of the Geneva Capital Group (GCG).

MiBiz (now Crain’s Grand Rapids Business) has named Raj Kothari the 2018 Advisor of the Year.