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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Generational Group Posts Historic H1 2025 Performance
DALLAS, July 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Generational Group, a leading investment banking firm for privately held businesses, is proud to announce a record-setting start to 2025, having successfully closed 92 transactions in the first half of the year. The landmark start saw M&A revenue climb 20% and enterprise value transacted soar over 30%, reflecting the market's resilient buoyancy. This milestone underscores the firm's unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding results and signals a highly anticipated surge in M&A activity for the remainder of the year. Despite economic uncertainty following the first quarter, M&A activity has remained strong and continues to gain steam. Buyers and sellers alike are navigating the market thoughtfully, fostering consistent deal flow across a wide range of industries. Several macroeconomic factors are fueling the current uptick in transactions: increasing stability under the new administration, anticipated regulatory changes in banking, improving economic indicators, and targeted executive actions—all contributing to renewed buyer confidence and an acceleration in deal-making. "The momentum we saw in Q1 stalled in Q2 as tariff uncertainties delayed transactions," said Brenen Hofstadter, Chief M&A Officer at Generational Group. "Fortunately, while many deals were delayed, most have since closed, and M&A activity has regained steam due to several factors. The tariff smoke has cleared, Business Cycle Indicators are bullish, the inflation rate is declining, and I expect the FED to cut rates at its next meeting. Zooming out, we're fully in the midst of the M&A Super Cycle we began forecasting a long time ago." Ryan Binkley, President and CEO of Generational Group, added, "Our record-breaking first half reflects both the trust our clients place in us and the relentless dedication of our team. With strong buyer interest and favorable conditions, we're seeing extraordinary opportunities for business owners considering a full or partial sale. We're encouraged by the market acceleration and grateful for the opportunity to help entrepreneurs realize their goals and dreams." The firm's performance in 2025 also marks a broader milestone: Generational has now surpassed 1,700 closed transactions, further solidifying its reputation as a top-tier advisor in the middle market. In 2024, the firm was named Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor and also received top honors from the Global M&A Network. Generational continues to lead the industry, ranking first or second in completed North American transactions across all deal categories from $25 million to $1 billion in 2022, 2023, and 2024, according to annual league tables published by LSEG (formerly Refinitiv). About Generational Group Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading, award winning full-service M&A advisory firm. Generational has over 300 professionals across 16 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management. Celebrating its 20th year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,700 transactions and has ranked #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $1 billion in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The firm was named 2024 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in both 2024 and 2022. View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Catherine Binkley469-828-2798cbinkley@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Generational Group Posts Historic H1 2025 Performance
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2025-- Generational Group, a leading investment banking firm for privately held businesses, is proud to announce a record-setting start to 2025, having successfully closed 92 transactions in the first half of the year. The landmark start saw M&A revenue climb 20% and enterprise value transacted soar over 30%, reflecting the market's resilient buoyancy. This milestone underscores the firm's unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding results and signals a highly anticipated surge in M&A activity for the remainder of the year. Despite economic uncertainty following the first quarter, M&A activity has remained strong and continues to gain steam. Buyers and sellers alike are navigating the market thoughtfully, fostering consistent deal flow across a wide range of industries. Several macroeconomic factors are fueling the current uptick in transactions: increasing stability under the new administration, anticipated regulatory changes in banking, improving economic indicators, and targeted executive actions—all contributing to renewed buyer confidence and an acceleration in deal-making. 'The momentum we saw in Q1 stalled in Q2 as tariff uncertainties delayed transactions,' said Brenen Hofstadter, Chief M&A Officer at Generational Group. 'Fortunately, while many deals were delayed, most have since closed, and M&A activity has regained steam due to several factors. The tariff smoke has cleared, Business Cycle Indicators are bullish, the inflation rate is declining, and I expect the FED to cut rates at its next meeting. Zooming out, we're fully in the midst of the M&A Super Cycle we began forecasting a long time ago.' Ryan Binkley, President and CEO of Generational Group, added, 'Our record-breaking first half reflects both the trust our clients place in us and the relentless dedication of our team. With strong buyer interest and favorable conditions, we're seeing extraordinary opportunities for business owners considering a full or partial sale. We're encouraged by the market acceleration and grateful for the opportunity to help entrepreneurs realize their goals and dreams.' The firm's performance in 2025 also marks a broader milestone: Generational has now surpassed 1,700 closed transactions, further solidifying its reputation as a top-tier advisor in the middle market. In 2024, the firm was named Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor and also received top honors from the Global M&A Network. Generational continues to lead the industry, ranking first or second in completed North American transactions across all deal categories from $25 million to $1 billion in 2022, 2023, and 2024, according to annual league tables published by LSEG (formerly Refinitiv). About Generational Group Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading, award winning full-service M&A advisory firm. Generational has over 300 professionals across 16 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management. Celebrating its 20 th year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,700 transactions and has ranked #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $1 billion in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The firm was named 2024 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in both 2024 and 2022. View source version on CONTACT: Media Contact: Catherine Binkley 469-828-2798 [email protected] KEYWORD: TEXAS UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: FINANCE CONSULTING BANKING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSET MANAGEMENT SOURCE: Generational Group Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 07/23/2025 11:53 AM/DISC: 07/23/2025 11:53 AM
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
NatWest making major change to bank accounts – and thousands will pay £100s more
NATWEST is shaking up its banking charges, leaving thousands of customers facing higher costs for everyday transactions. The bank is making changes to its business current accounts by increasing fees for cash payments, cheque transactions, and certain online transfers. 1 From August 30, cash payments into and out of business accounts will see their fees surge from 70p per £100 to 95p per £100. Cheque payments, whether processed by hand or via mobile, will also jump from 70p to 75p per cheque. The bank is also increasing some charges related to its BACS payment system. The BACS system is a UK payment network used by businesses to make electronic bank-to-bank transfers, such as Direct Debits and Direct Credits. The fee for processing each individual payment or instruction, will soon rise from 18p to 21p. The cost to process a file containing multiple payments or instructions will also increase slightly from £5.25 to £5.35. Business bank accounts are used by self-employed individuals, small business owners, charities, and community organisations to manage their finances. A spokesperson for NatWest said: "NatWest is changing the prices of some business banking services. "It's been seven years since day-to-day banking charges have changed for our business customers. "The cost of providing services has gone up so we've had to review our charges." Switch bank accounts for free perks NatWest said that the new charges will remain fixed until at least September 2027. However, not all customers will need to pay them, as eligibility depends on individual circumstances. Businesses and organisations with free banking are not affected by the rising charges right now. This includes new businesses with turnover under £1million, who get free banking for their first two years. Charities and community organisations with turnover under £100,000 are also included, as long as they stay eligible. Established businesses with turnover under £2million are covered too, but only for two years after switching accounts using the Current Account Switching Service. NatWest continues to offer business bank accounts without a monthly fee. Several other banks, including HSBC, Virgin Money, Monzo, and Co-operative Bank, also provide business banking with no monthly fees. However, service charges differ, and not all digital banks allow cash deposits or withdrawals. How do I switch bank accounts? SWITCHING bank accounts is a simple process and can usually be done through the Current Account Switch Service (CASS). Dozens of high street banks and building societies are signed up - there's a full list on CASS' website. Under the switching service, swapping banks should take seven working days. You don't have to remember to move direct debits across when moving, as this is done for you. All you have to do is apply for the new account you want, and the new bank will tell your existing one you're moving. There are a few things you can do before switching though, including choosing your switch date and transferring any old bank statements to your new account. You should get in touch with your existing bank for any old statements. When switching current accounts, consider what other perks might come with joining a specific bank or building society. Some banks offer 0% overdrafts up to a certain limit, and others might offer better rates on savings accounts. And some banks offer free travel or mobile phone insurance with their current accounts - but these accounts might come with a monthly fee. What other bank account changes are on the way? Santander customers have been left outraged after the bank revealed it will start charging £120 a year for an account it promised would be "free forever". Thousands of small business and self-employed account holders are facing £9.99 monthly charges from October. This comes despite written assurances that their accounts would always remain free of fees. The changes will impact three types of business accounts: 1|2|3 Business Current Accounts, Business Everyday Current Accounts, and Business Current Accounts. The "free forever" promise applied to accounts offered by Abbey and Alliance & Leicester before the 2008 merger with Santander. The bank first attempted to introduce fees for these accounts in 2012 but backed down after customers threatened legal action. However, these accounts were shifted to the Business Everyday account in 2015, which did not include the "free forever" promise. From October 1, these accounts will be closed, and customers will be automatically switched to Santander's new Business Current Account – Classic. Under the new structure, every Business Current Account – Classic will incur a £9.99 monthly fee, regardless of the type of account customers previously held. While some accounts were free, others offered additional benefits with charges as high as £40 per month. The bank is closing its 123 Lite current account, which offers up to 3% cashback on household bills for a £2 monthly fee, on August 21. Customers affected by the closure will be automatically switched to Santander's Everyday Current Account. This account has no monthly fee but does not include cashback benefits. Meanwhile, customers of Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland will soon lose the ability to deposit their cheques at any of the 11,500 Post Office branches nationwide. From December 31 this year, Lloyds Banking Group will withdraw this service for all customers. What is cashback? CASHBACK is a type of reward offered by banks, credit card providers, and retailers where customers receive a percentage of their spending back as cash. Essentially, it's a way to earn money while making purchases. For example, if your card offers 1% cashback and you spend £100, you'll earn £1 back. Cashback can be credited to your account, deducted from your balance, or saved up for future use, depending on the provider's terms. It's often offered on everyday purchases, such as groceries, fuel, or online shopping, and may be part of a promotional deal or an ongoing benefit of your account. However, remember to check the terms and conditions, as some transactions may not qualify for cashback rewards. By using cashback offers wisely, you can usually make your money go further on purchases you'd already be making.
Zawya
4 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Titanium Escrow crosses $5bln milestone amid rising regional deal activity
Firm supports over AED 1 billion in key transactions including education, healthcare & telecommunication infrastructure acquisitions year to date Abu Dhabi-UAE – Titanium Escrow, the Abu Dhabi-based provider of regulated escrow and custody services, has surpassed US$5 billion in secured transactions, marking its fifth anniversary as demand grows across the Middle East for sophisticated corporate payment infrastructure for complex, cross-border deals. Since its launch in 2020, the firm has facilitated nearly 500 transactions spanning mergers and acquisitions, private capital, real estate, and infrastructure. Titanium Escrow operates under the supervision of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) within Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and was among the first participants in its RegLab innovation sandbox to develop the first supervised escrow licensing in the region. "The continued increase in cross-border capital flows and multi-party transactions has made escrow services a core part of risk management across the deal lifecycle," said Ibrahim Kamalmaz, Chief Executive Officer at Titanium Escrow. The announcement comes amid strong momentum in the region's deal landscape. According to EY, MENA M&A activity reached US$101 billion across 754 deals in 2024, reflecting a 50% year-on-year increase in deal value. Much of the activity was concentrated in the Gulf, where sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and private equity firms are playing a growing role in strategic acquisitions. In this context, Titanium Escrow has served as a neutral custodian for a number of notable transactions, including complex digital infrastructure projects such as Brookfield's acquisition of a majority stake in Oman Tower Company (OTC), advised by White & Case, Simmons & Simmons, and Dentons Oman. The deal reflects a growing preference for third-party fund custody escrow to ensure transparency and reduce execution risk in multi-jurisdictional settings. "Escrow has historically been underutilised in the region, with parties electing to go to London or New York to hold funds. That is now changing as Abu Dhabi is becoming the fundholding jurisdiction of choice for regional matters" Kamalmaz said. In parallel, Titanium Escrow has also supported a series of high-value acquisitions in the education, healthcare and telecommunication infrastructure sectors in 2025, with total deal value exceeding AED 1 billion—further underscoring its role in enabling social infrastructure investment. Transactions spanned across sovereign wealth funds, public, and private entities from the UK, KSA, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar and many other jurisdictions. Titanium Escrow's service lines include M&A and corporate escrow, fund custody for private and venture capital, real estate and project-focused escrow, and regulatory or litigation-related holding structures. Its client base spans investment firms, law practices, family offices, and regional corporates. The firm's progress has coincided with the rapid ascent of ADGM, which has emerged as one of the region's fastest-growing international financial centres. With a strong regulatory foundation, growing fintech ecosystem, and strategic positioning in the UAE capital, ADGM is increasingly seen as a hub for cross-border financial services. "ADGM has played a vital role in supporting innovation while maintaining regulatory integrity," Kamalmaz noted. "Their early support was instrumental in getting us off the ground and building trust in this space." Titanium Escrow continues to operate independently from its headquarters in ADGM, regulated by the FSRA, and expects to expand its capabilities in line with evolving market needs. About Titanium Escrow Titanium Escrow is a leading escrow provider licensed in Abu Dhabi Global Market, regulated by the FSRA, as an independent, trusted third party. We provide clients from around the world with fundholding and bespoke escrow solutions to facilitate complex, international transactions. We ensure tailored solutions, transparency and compliance for M&A, real estate, and secondary market deals, enabling clients to execute transactions with confidence. Since commencing operations in 2020 we have facilitated almost 500 transactions at a total value more than US$ 5bn.
Times of Oman
5 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
Traded value of real estate deals in Oman hit OMR1.11bn by May 2025
Muscat: The total value of real estate transactions in the Sultanate of Oman fell by 10 percent reaching OMR1.11 billion by the end of May 2025 compared to OMR1.23 billion during the same period in 2024. Data released by the National Centre for Statistics (NCSI) and Information showed a 13.5 percent increase in fees collected for all legal transactions, reaching OMR30.9 million, compared to OMR27.2 million during the same period last year. Value of sales contracts. The traded value of sales contracts also increased by 17.3 percent to reach OMR536.3 million by the end of May 2025 compared to OMR457.2 million during the same period in 2024. In contrast, the number of sales contracts decreased by 2.6 percent to 27,302 compared to 28,023 during the same period last year. On the other hand, the traded value of mortgage contracts decreased by 26.1 percent reaching approximately OMR572.70 million for 9,140 contracts compared to OMR774.50 million for 8,596 contracts by the end of May 2024. As for swap contracts, they also witnessed a decline, with 538 contracts traded worth OMR4.6 million by the end of May 2025 compared to 583 contracts worth OMR5.2 million during the same period in 2024. The number of real estate properties issued witnessed a slight increase of 0.2 percent, reaching 94,414 properties by the end of May 2025 compared to 94,194 properties during the same period in 2024. The number of properties issued to citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries saw a substantial increased by 24.4 percent reaching 657 properties by the end of May 2025 compared to 528 properties by the end of May 2024.
