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Trace Analytics, LLC (“Trace Analytics” or the “Company”), which specializes in the analysis of compressed air and gas used in manufacturing, breathing air, and medical facilities, has been acquired by Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions.

MSB School Services (“MSB” or the “Company”), a recognized educational consulting firm that advocates for school districts’ special education departments, has been acquired by Dallas-based private equity firm Craftsman Capital from Dirigo Capital Partners.

Terese Everson, director at Focus Strategies Investment Banking joined Kevin Kaylakie, host of "Uncorrelated Minds with Kevin Kaylakie" podcast to discuss the exit planning process and the factors that can affect the outcome.

American Bank, a Corpus Christi-based community bank, has acquired ACG Equipment Finance (“ACG”), a fully integrated direct equipment financing company headquartered in Austin.

Focus Strategies Investment Banking (“Focus Strategies”), a leading middle market investment bank based in Austin, Texas, is very pleased to announce the promotions of Stephen Reesing to Managing Director, Shepherd Robinson to Vice President and Zoë Dobson to Associate.

C&C Sage, Inc. (“C&C”), the largest privately-owned countertop provider in Central Texas, has been acquired by Independent Bankers Capital Funds (“IBCF”). Focus Strategies Merchant Banking, LLC (“Focus Strategies”) served as the exclusive financial advisor to C&C throughout the transaction, which closed in December 2021.

Hahn, an Austin-based marketing and communications agency, has acquired Statistical Vision, a Houston-based data science and analytics firm. Focus Strategies, LLC served as the exclusive financial advisor to Hahn throughout the transaction.

Focus Strategies Investment Banking served as a Specialty Hole Sponsor for the 7th Annual ARMA Golf Tournament and teamed with ARMA Golfers to raise $4000 for Northeast Early College High School's Manufacturing programs.

Terese Everson, Director, Focus Strategies Investment Banking and Chair of the University of Texas McCombs BBA Advisory Board led the advisory meeting on October 15, 2021.

Focus Strategies Investment Banking co-hosted the monthly FEI Austin Chapter Virtual Networking Series - "Networking at Noon" on October 12, 2021. The “Networking at Noon" series is a special Zoom opportunity to connect with fellow members and sponsors.