Tampa-based XTEND to go public in $1.5B merger

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor shakes hands with XTEND CEO Aviv Shapira at a Tampa headquarters announcement event

XTEND’s Tampa headquarters anchors a planned $1.5B Nasdaq merger with JFB.

Tampa industrial real estate included in multi-state acquisition

Aerial view of downtown Tampa showing the skyline, Hillsborough River, and surrounding development.

A multi-state industrial portfolio deal includes Tampa properties signaling continued interest in Florida infill industrial real estate.

Why founders struggle to sell at the peak of success

Two business professionals shaking hands across a desk, symbolizing a high-stakes business decision and the moment of transition during a company sale.

Founders often resist selling when performance peaks, even though that moment is when buyers place the highest value on the business.