Mid-Market M&A

August M&A Hits New Low, But Dealmakers See Momentum Ahead

Mid-market deal flow hit its lowest level of the year last month, but dealmakers point to strong pipelines and rising seller interest as signs that activity could accelerate through year-end.

September 3, 2026

Bankers & Advisors

Mid-Market M&A Takes a Summer Break

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

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

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

Volatile Markets Are Creating New Opportunities for Confident Dealmakers

Despite geopolitical tensions and energy-price swings, advisers say liquidity remains strong and buyers with conviction are finding attractive opportunities in a more disciplined M&A environment.

May 26, 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

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

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

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