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Mergers and Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions continue to shape Tampa Bay’s business landscape as companies buy, sell and scale to stay competitive. Here, you’ll find reporting on the people, deals and market trends driving M&A activity across the region.
100-unit Wesley Chapel senior living community sold, rebranded
Senior living property off State Road 56 changes ownership and expands regional portfolio.
Harborview Plaza in Westshore sells to Miami investor for $39.5M
Buyer plans lobby renovation and waterfront upgrades at Rocky Point office complex.
Global property manager acquires St. Pete firm
A St. Pete property manager joins a global platform in Florida expansion.
Cogent Bank takes minority stake in Everpath Partners
Everpath Partners and Cogent Bank announced a strategic partnership and minority growth equity investment.
Celestar sold to Virginia defense firm B&A
B&A acquired Celestar, expanding intelligence capabilities across defense and national security markets.
Benchmark International on why they took center ice in downtown Tampa
TBBW sat down with the Tampa M&A firm to learn more about its biggest move yet.
Jami Gold joins M.E. Wilson as managing director M&A and commercial insurance
Jami Gold has been named managing director of mergers and acquisitions and commercial insurance for M.E. Wilson, a risk management, insurance and benefits firm, in Tampa. Gold was previously with LCG Advisors. Before joining LCG, she spent four years with an M&A-focused boutique investment banking firm, previously held positions with accounting firms Grant Thornton and … Read more
The importance of the insurance expense in M&A
By John Weatherford, senior vice president, M.E. Wilson Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are complex transactions that require a great deal of planning, due diligence and execution. One aspect of M&A that is often overlooked is the insurance expense. Insurance plays a crucial role in the success of any M&A transaction and insurance expenses should not … Read more
Is 2022 the Time to Exit? A Tampa M&A expert pens book on exit strategy
As millions of business owners near retirement, some are dealing with the daunting challenge of deciding when, and how, to successfully sell their, potentially, largest single asset — their business. According to a recent Exit Planning Institute survey, some 4.5 million companies, representing $10 trillion in market value, will transition over the next decade. Of … Read more