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Abundant credit capital, slower buyout activity and longer holding periods are pushing direct lenders toward junior debt, preferred equity and other bespoke structures.
Middle-market sponsors are sitting on thousands of aging portfolio companies as hold periods stretch, multiples reset and sector-specific headwinds—from healthcare policy to AI disruption—reshape the path to liquidity.
JRI Hospitality CEO Jason Ingermanson discusses acquisition discipline, private equity interest and why Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers could eventually go public.
From packaging to robotics, strategic acquirers are quietly stitching together the early framework of a manufacturing revival that private equity hopes to join later.
As larger private equity firms push downstream in search of deals, investors are discovering that convincing founder-led businesses to engage requires more than price.
In a proprietary Mergers & Acquisitions study, dealmakers describe how sourcing strategies have evolved since 2020 and what’s working in today’s market.
Deal flow cooled sharply in July as macroeconomic uncertainty and a sluggish private equity exit environment continued to weigh on transactions, though year-to-date activity remains ahead of 2025.
Too many founders build their buyer lists around familiar names. Expanding the search beyond industry peers can lead to stronger valuations, better terms, and more competitive sale processes.
With high-quality lower middle-market companies hard to come by, buyers are conducting faster due diligence and making aggressive offers to lock up coveted assets before auctions hit full throttle.
As private credit matures, lenders face rising competition, expanding secondary markets and greater liquidity scrutiny. Dealmakers say disciplined underwriting and specialization will separate the winners.
As private credit evolves, managers are sharpening risk oversight and embracing AI to enhance underwriting, portfolio management and operational efficiency—while keeping human judgment at the center of lending.
Abundant credit capital, slower buyout activity and longer holding periods are pushing direct lenders toward junior debt, preferred equity and other bespoke structures.
As consumers drink less and producers grapple with oversupply, alcohol M&A has cooled — but seasoned investors say today’s reset could mirror past downturns that produced outsized returns.
Vertical SaaS players with defensible moats are commanding premium valuations and M&A interest, outperforming horizontal platforms as AI reshapes the sector.
Forbright Bank provides commercial and consumer banking services, including nationwide middle-market lending, digital consumer banking, strategic advisory and asset management services.
Gordon brings more than 35 years of business experience, including C-suite roles and growth and performance improvement engagements across manufacturing, distribution and other industries.
