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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.

August 6, 2026

Private Equity

Summit Partners’ Investment in Keyfactor Among Biggest Mid-Market Deals in July

Johnson & Johnson and Centerbridge also made deals.

August 6, 2026

Bankers & Advisors

Middle-Market M&A Finally Finds Its Footing

First-half deal volume and value rose from a year ago as private equity exits gained urgency, valuation expectations aligned and activity broadened across most sectors.

July 9, 2026

Bankers & Advisors

No Surprises in May as Mid-Market M&A Continues to Plummet

Average deal size is resilient, but volume continues to slide as cautious buyers keep many mid-market transactions on hold.

June 4, 2026

Bankers & Advisors

Middle Market Continues to Lose Ground as Large Deals Dominate Global M&A

Middle-market transactions made up 57% of worldwide deal activity in early 2022. By 2026, that share has been cut in half.

May 11, 2026

Bankers & Advisors

Q1 Reality Check: Mid-Market M&A Stalls as Valuation Gaps Persist

Geopolitical uncertainty and pricing disconnects keep dealmakers on the sidelines—with little expectation of a near-term rebound.

April 13, 2026

Bankers & Advisors

Geopolitical Uncertainty Weighs on Mid-Market M&A

February deal volume fell sharply from year-ago levels as valuation gaps and uneasy global sentiment keep activity muted.

March 9, 2026

Bankers & Advisors

‘Encouraging’ Start to the Year in Mid-Market M&A Despite Flat Numbers, Experts Say

January volumes trailed last year, but advisers say improving financing conditions and returning sellers are laying the groundwork for a stronger 2026.

February 9, 2026

Bankers & Advisors

Mid-Market M&A Slips in 2025, Dealmakers Look to 2026 for a Reset

Deal volume and value both edged lower last year as uncertainty and valuation gaps stalled transactions — but growing clarity on policy and costs is fueling cautious optimism for 2026.

January 12, 2026

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