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ACG Chicago Panel Predicts Year’s M&A Challenges

Though they anticipated a strong year for M&A, panelists highlighted potential tariffs and continued high interest rates weighing on dealmakers’ minds

How Investing Trends Inform M&A Hiring

Headhunters, investment bankers and private equity executives discuss talent trends amid a larger focus on sector specialization

A 2025 Lending Outlook with WhiteHorse Capital

WhiteHorse Capital considers what’s ahead for lenders

PE Weekly

Sectors

Private Equity Eyes Law Firms

PE firms may have more investment options when it comes to law firms than they initially think, says Tom Lenfestey of Law Practice Exchange

Torchy’s Tacos CEO Highlights the Importance of Developing People

Speaking at an ACG Austin lunch, Mike Rypka shared his views on finding success in the restaurant business

Smart Home Tech Eyes the Services Space to Boost Multiples

How Daisy aims to become a national brand in smart home technology through recurring services

Dealmaker Q&A: Panopto’s Jason Beem on Acquiring Elai

This strategic acquisition targets expanded AI capabilities for the video management company

Next Target

Smart Home Tech Eyes the Services Space to Boost Multiples

How Daisy aims to become a national brand in smart home technology through recurring services

A Recipe for Growth in Food Allergy Prevention

At the intersection of consumer and healthcare, food allergies have a massive addressable market—but plenty of complexities investors should consider

Dealmaking

100 Notable Acquisitions by ACG Members in Q4 2024

View the list from Private Equity Info showing recent platform acquisitions

Barrington James’ Dan Barrington on Acquiring S3

The CEO discusses how his firm uses AI and his plans for future growth

Five Signs Your Portco Isn’t Ready for an Exit

Tony Esposito and Josh Welk warn of the potential fallout from a lack of exit preparedness

Upgrading Operating Partners to First-Class Citizens

The competitive environment of private equity M&A requires dedicated full-time operating partners, prompting firms to move away from the advisor model

GrowthTV

A Pragmatic Approach to AI Implementation

TresVista shares what PE firms must consider as they integrate AI into their processes

People

100 Notable Acquisitions by ACG Members in Q4 2024

View the list from Private Equity Info showing recent platform acquisitions

On the Move: January 2025 Hires and Promotions

Private equity firms, investment banks and law firms announced new hires and promotions this month

Sponsored

On the Move: December 2024 Hires and Promotions

Private equity firms, investment banks and commercial banks announced new hires and promotions this month

On the Move: November 2024 Hires and Promotions

Private equity firms, law firms, PE-backed portfolio companies and others announced new hires and promotions this month