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Bankers & Advisors
The Overlooked Driver of M&A Success
Acquirers that prioritize workforce integration early are better positioned to protect value creation plans and achieve deal objectives.
July 10, 2026
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Private Equity
PE Firms are Betting Big on Small Businesses
Some PE firms are setting their sights on the "pre-middle market," which maintains stable valuations and can be acquired with little leverage.
March 22, 2024
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Private Equity
PE Smiles Getting Wider For Oral Surgery Sector
PE first turned its attention to oral surgery in 2018. A number of shops have been rolling up practices since.
March 20, 2024
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Other Sectors
Amex commits $200M to drive post-pandemic SMB shopping, $10M to Black-owned SMBs
Amex is offering cash rewards on a global scale for customers who shop at small businesses that are trying to recover from coronavirus lockdowns. The card brand also pledged $10 million to support Black-owned small businesses over the next four years.
June 29, 2020

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