Broker volume signals: 18 Ryno clients and 46 SF&P deals acquired by PE

Industry figures quantify the pace: Chris Yano said 18 of his customers were acquired by PE firms in 18 months, and SF&P Advisors oversaw 46 contractor-PE deals in a year (23 in Q4).

“Chris Yano, CEO of Ryno Strategic Services, said 18 of his customers have been acquired by PE firms in the past year and a half. SF&P Advisors, a business brokerage for HVAC contractors, oversaw 46 deals between contractors and PE firms last year, with 23 coming in the fourth quarter.”

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