G.F. Gay Le Breton and Mitch Murray, Chaffe & Associates Inc.//May 4, 2026 In a deal that transforms the competitive dynamics of the satellite internet market, Amazon has agreed to acquire Covington, LA-based Globalstar, Inc. for approximately $11.57 billion. This deal marks a major step in Amazon’s efforts to build a global direct-to-device (D2D) satellite…
G.F. Gay Le Breton and Mitch Murray, Chaffe & Associates Inc.//March 31, 2026 Backed by financial sponsor Summit Park, New Orleans-based G.T. Michelli Company continued its acquisition momentum with two additional transactions in March. This brings the company’s total to four deals so far in 2026 and eight deals since partnering with Summit Park in…
G.F. Gay Le Breton and Mitch Murray, Chaffe & Associates Inc.//March 3, 2026 Reserve-based Louisiana Machinery Company LLC and Mustang Machinery Company Ltd. have agreed to sell their Pearland-Texas joint venture, Distributed Power Solutions LLC (DPS), to publicly-traded Kodiak Gas Services Inc. in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $675 million. Representing a multiple of 7.4x DPS’s estimated 2026…
5 Key Reasons for Chaffe’s Investment Banking Premium Selling a middle-market company often requires a specialized financial partner. Chaffe & Associate’s senior investment bankers deliver a premium-priced valuation through market insight, disciplined execution, and strategic market positioning. Our sell-side investment banking advisory services close important deals while minimizing deal fatigue for owners and leadership teams….
Chaffe’s Deal Auction Process for a Successful Business Sale Our M&A Investment Banking guides businesses through the entire Mergers and Acquisition (“M&A”) process. Chaffe’s skilled corporate finance professionals handle each step in the deal auction process, from preparation to closing. Importantly, we help you determine the appropriate market valuation early in the process. Our firm…
Management Buyouts Chaffe investment bankers assist clients in transforming goals into achievements. Transitioning ownership with management buyouts (“MBOs”) requires financial confidence. Chaffe guides clients through internal transfers, with our experience resolving deal and financing challenges to help create exit value and long-term enterprise growth. At-A-Glance Table of Contents Defining MBOsNavigating MBOsFinancing MBOsSafeguarding Business LegacyFAQsWorking with…
Succession Planning Business Valuation Establishing your business legacy and maximizing owner wealth begins with effective succession planning and a business valuation. At Chaffe & Associates (“Chaffe”), we provide high-quality appraisals that meet the IRS definition of a Qualified Appraisal and adhere to professional standards by the AICPA and ASA. Following our guiding principle of “The…
5 Key Reasons for a Professional Valuation For business owners at any stage, knowing the true value of their company is the foundation of sound, profitable decisions. High-level value estimates may provide a general sense of worth, but only a comprehensive valuation report can support tax, transaction, and legal requirements. At Chaffe & Associates (“Chaffe”),…
How To Enhance Your Valuation Multiple A business valuation multiple measures an acquirer’s confidence in your company’s potential future earnings. The secret to enhancing your multiple is simple: reducing perceived risk for achieving future cash flow. A professional valuation considers these factors in determining the value. At Chaffe & Associates, our credentialed business valuation professionals…
Louisiana’s defense and national-security manufacturing base were front and center in January, with two completed transactions. In the first, Jeanerette-based Metal Shark Boats, LLC sold to Miami-based Magnet Defense LLC. In the second, Gramercy-based Atlantic Alumina Company LLC received a $450 million equity investment from the United States Department of War and Concord Resources Holdings Limited in conjunction with Concord’s majority shareholder, a fund managed by Pinnacle Asset Management, L.P.