“The competition is as fierce as it’s ever been,” said Ted Kramer, president and CEO of HKW, in our video interview conducted by Mergers & Acquisitions editor-in-chief, Mary Kathleen Flynn. The conversation took place at The Best in M&A Speak virtual event, where we announced the winners of the 2021 Top 10 Middle-Market Deals of the Year. Kramer shared many useful ideas that could help middle-market private equity firms “keep their edge” while facing increased competition.

“There is a proactive evolution that firms need to consider to keep their edge in this competitive environment,” said Kramer. “ESG is huge.”

For the full discussion, watch the video above.  And click here for 2021 Top 10 Middle-Market Deals of the Year.