Dealmaking

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.

July 31, 2026

Bankers & Advisors

What It Takes to Win a Middle-Market Mandate

As bulge brackets push down and boutiques refine their edge, the fight for engagements is intensifying—rewarding bankers who bring precision, relationships and process discipline.

June 1, 2026

Bankers & Advisors

What You Need to Know Before Buying a Lower Middle-Market Business

Investors are closely evaluating leadership teams, financing structures and potential red flags early on to determine whether a deal is built to last.

May 28, 2026

Bankers & Advisors

No Break for the Middle Market as Tariffs Shift — Not Disappear

Small-to-mid-sized businesses are still facing higher costs with alternative tariffs imposed by Trump.

February 27, 2026

Bankers & Advisors

Morgan Stanley Expects Record $6.4T Global M&A Market in 2026

The investment bank said announced M&A transactions increased more than 64 percent year over year in the second quarter.

July 9, 2026

Private Equity

Zombie Fund Concerns Rise as PE Exit Market Remains Stalled

Many firms continue to hold assets acquired during the low-interest-rate environment, but higher borrowing costs have made sales more difficult.

June 22, 2026

Financial Services

JPMorgan Signals Potential $20B Acquisition Opportunity

Dimon says any target would need to integrate seamlessly into JPMorgan’s existing businesses, align with the firm’s culture and strengthen core operations rather than operate independently.

May 27, 2026

Private Equity

Searchlight’s Zinterhofer Says M&A Market Has Split Between Strong and Weak Assets

Zinterhofer said Searchlight expects to be a net seller this year, forecasting more exits than acquisitions.

May 7, 2026

Energy

BlackRock GIP and EQT Eye AES as U.S. Clean Energy M&A Rebounds

Buyer interest in the sector is returning after a 50 percent drop in storage capacity last year.

February 19, 2026

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