Opinion

The Hidden Costs of Lower Middle-Market Deals

With leverage contributing less to returns, buyers are increasingly finding that the most expensive acquisitions are not those with the highest multiples, but those burdened by operational issues that delay value creation from day one.

June 26, 2026

Private Equity

Five Signals PE Firms Should Watch Within the First 180 Days

Post-close oversight that actually improves operations, rather than just measuring them, depends on knowing what to look for and when.

June 12, 2026

Bankers & Advisors

When Fraud Carve-Outs Go Too Far

A routine provision in M&A agreements can expose sellers to uncapped liability—making precise drafting of “fraud” critical to post-closing risk allocation.

May 25, 2026

Transportation

Why Transportation & Logistics Founders May Sell Before the Freight Cycle Fully Recovers

As capital returns and buyers underwrite future gains, founders face a narrowing window where early movers can secure premium outcomes before a wave of delayed sellers crowds the market.

April 24, 2026

Bankers & Advisors

Blitzhires: The New Fast-Moving M&A Deal

Fast, high-dollar talent grabs, paired with IP licenses, are emerging as a way to move quickly while sidestepping traditional deal and regulatory hurdles.

April 20, 2026

Financial Services

Seller Protect Gains Traction in Middle-Market Deal Structures

Sell-side insurance helps shift post-closing risk and reduce escrow friction—offering a streamlined alternative to traditional RWI in lower mid-market deals.

April 17, 2026

Bankers & Advisors

Why Working Capital Pegs Matter for Lower Middle Market Sellers

Working capital pegs have become a high-stakes negotiation point in lower middle-market deals.

March 30, 2026

Financial Services

Three Questions to Ask Before Buying RWI

Carve-outs, timing constraints and the true cost of coverage are reshaping how dealmakers evaluate reps and warranties insurance.

March 13, 2026

Private Equity

How PE Sponsors Can Benefit from C Corporation Investment

Expanded QSBS benefits, simpler reporting, and broader investor access are making C corporations a compelling alternative to traditional pass-through structures.

February 23, 2026

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