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Monday, 06 March 2023 06:00

Investment banking firm Cascade Partners expands in GR with deal for BlueWater Partners

GRAND RAPIDS — Acquiring fellow middle-market investment banking firm BlueWater Partners LLC gives Cascade Partners LLC a significant market presence in West Michigan.

Published in Finance
Sunday, 26 February 2023 18:35

Murthy’s strategic mindset, empathy drive results for Cascade Partners

Arjun Murthy’s career has taken him from the halls of Congress to Cascade Partners LLC, where he works as the investment banking firm’s youngest director. 

Published in Economic Development
Sunday, 27 March 2022 18:33

Inflation, interest rates, global conflict complicate M&A outlook

After an active dealmaking year in 2021 that was fueled by private equity, the M&A outlook for 2022 is slightly more clouded as inflation grows to 40-year highs, the Federal Reserve begins bumping up interest rates and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupts financial markets.

Published in Finance

Sunday, 28 March 2021 17:00

MiBiz roundtable: M&A experts forecast strong deal flow in post-pandemic rebound

Mergers and acquisitions 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.

Published in Finance
Sunday, 16 August 2020 11:54

MiBiz Growth Report: August 16, 2020

MiBiz growth report for August 16, 2020.

Published in Economic Development
Sunday, 14 October 2018 10:26

Kothari sees positive changes in M&A market

The recent scale and scope of M&A activity around the region has made for a “pretty cool year” for deal advisers like Rajesh Kothari. 

Published in Finance


Sunday, 19 August 2018 20:05

MiBiz Growth Report: Aug. 20, 2018

Here is the MiBiz Growth Report for Aug. 20, 2018.

Published in Breaking News
Friday, 03 August 2018 11:49

Medbio sells majority stake to private equity firm

One of West Michigan’s prominent contract medical device manufacturers has been acquired by a Philadelphia, Pa.-based private equity firm.

Published in Breaking News
Sunday, 13 May 2018 19:00

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.

Published in Health Care

Sunday, 01 April 2018 23:04

4 advisers weigh in on the market for small businesses to transition or sell

A continued robust economy provides the right timing for business owners to consider selling their companies throughout the remainder of the year.

Published in Small Business
Sunday, 18 February 2018 19:01

DÉJÀ VU? MPI Research sale expected to benefit SW Michigan, despite loss of HQ

MATTAWAN — The proposed sale of MPI Research Inc. to Charles River Laboratories International Inc. for $800 million would end local ownership for a company that’s one of the largest employers in the greater Kalamazoo area.

Published in Breaking News
Sunday, 21 January 2018 12:38

PE-backed firm acquires Shoreline Vision, seeks other deals

The deal to buy a majority stake in Muskegon-based Shoreline Vision serves as the largest transaction yet for Great Lakes Management Services Organization.

Published in Health Care


Sunday, 07 January 2018 00:45

Advisers expect strong deal flow for 2018, despite talent, geopolitical challenges

M&A activity should remain strong in 2018 and perhaps get a push from federal tax reform.

Published in Breaking News
Sunday, 07 January 2018 00:36

Private equity gets active in health care industry as docs look for options

Physicians considering their next steps in the business have an emerging alternative to consider that would allow them to remain independent.

Published in Health Care
Sunday, 15 October 2017 20:52

Deal with Sterling Partners positions Grand Rapids Ophthalmology to grow

The 2014 sale of a Baltimore, Md.-based optical practice to a Los Angeles private equity firm was one of two industry deals that led to an opportunity for the partners at Grand Rapids Ophthalmology PC.

Published in M&A Award Profiles

Sunday, 08 January 2017 17:02

More of the same? Seller’s market largely unfazed by rising interest rates, politics as deal flow keeps pace

Professionals working in mergers and acquisitions in West Michigan expect strong deal flow to continue in 2017, maintaining a seller’s market.

Published in Finance
Sunday, 13 November 2016 13:23

Chemical Financial explores moving regional HQ in downtown GR

GRAND RAPIDS — The largest bank headquartered in Michigan wants to increase its profile in downtown Grand Rapids in the years ahead. 

Published in Breaking News
Tuesday, 18 October 2016 12:26

$25 million propels HopCat brand forward

For Mark Sellers, the magic number of sorts is $300.

Published in M&A Award Profiles

Sunday, 18 September 2016 16:28

Level One Bank eyes growth with entry to GR market

GRAND RAPIDS — A strong marketplace combined with recent consolidation involving community banks lured Level One Bank from its base in suburban Detroit to the Grand Rapids market.

Published in Finance
Sunday, 21 August 2016 13:59

Chemical seeks to become ‘pre-eminent’ Midwest bank

MIDLAND — As Chemical Financial Corp. moves toward closing its latest and largest acquisition, David Ramaker remains open to additional deals that would further expand the bank’s footprint in the Midwest.

Published in Finance
Sunday, 17 April 2016 15:55

Talmer explored several options before agreeing to $1.1 billion deal with Chemical Financial

Prior to cutting the $1.1 billion deal that would make Chemical Financial Corp. the largest bank based in Michigan, Talmer Bancorp Inc. talked with several other potential partners about a merger or acquisition.

Published in Breaking News

Sunday, 07 February 2016 22:06

Chemical, Huntington acquisitions signal renewed momentum in M&A market

A pair of deals would give Chemical Financial Corp. and Huntington Bancshares Inc. larger footprints in Michigan and could renew the momentum for bank M&A in the state.

Published in Finance