On the Move: January 2026 Hires and Promotions
Advisory firms, law firms, lenders, and others announced new hires to kick off 2026
Private Equity’s Wild Ride Since COVID
What GF Data analysis finds from the last five years of middle-market M&A
PE Weekly: The SPAC Is Back? Plus, Industrials M&A Drives on
A SPAC deal is announced in the energy sector, while industrials continues to drive dealmaking
PE Weekly: Dealmakers Target Utilities, Essential Services
Energy, waste collection, and water line repair drive M&A investors’ focus on essential services
PE Weekly: Tech-Enabled Healthcare Deals Flood In
From pharmaceuticals to clinical trials and behavioral health, dealmakers target businesses in healthcare tech
PE Weekly: Exits, Fundraising Hint at a Comeback
Kicking off the new year, middle-market dealmakers announce fresh exits and fundraising in a positive sign for M&A ahead
With Government Support, A&D’s Maturation Attracts Midmarket Investors
ACG’s recent Aerospace & Defense Middle Market Leadership Forum revealed the excitement and bullishness of a rapidly evolving sector
2025 Recap: The Best of Multimedia
Take a look (or listen) to this year’s top episodes of GrowthTV and Middle Market Growth Conversations
Key Considerations in Healthcare Technology M&A
As some healthcare investors pivot towards healthcare tech, certain sector-specific issues must be addressed
Why Manufacturing Execs Are Bullish on 2026
Bryan Wright of Forvis Mazars offers insights into manufacturing M&A
Virtual Education Pushes Beyond Zoom—and Beyond the Classroom
AI, AR, and VR are transforming edtech offerings. Innovators aim to be ready when demand among teachers, employers and investors catches up.
Water Pressure: Why Aging Infrastructure Isn’t the Only Factor Driving Water Engineering Demand
From flooding catastrophes to population migration, the need to upgrade water infrastructure continues to surge
50 Notable Acquisitions by ACG Members in Q4 2025
View the list from Private Equity Info showing recent platform acquisitions
A Hidden Valuation Gap
Breaking down six key aspects of every business critical to achieving an accurate valuation
Key Considerations in Healthcare Technology M&A
As some healthcare investors pivot towards healthcare tech, certain sector-specific issues must be addressed
Why More Sellers Are Using Quality of Earnings Reports for M&A Deals
New data from GF Data reveals sell-side QoE draw higher valuation multiples
Q3 2025: Valuations Up, Deal Volume Down
Forvis Mazar’s Scott Linch and GF Data’s Bob Dunn are back with a Q3 2025 update
50 Notable Acquisitions by ACG Members in Q4 2025
View the list from Private Equity Info showing recent platform acquisitions
On the Move: November & December 2025 Hires and Promotions
Advisory firms, law firms, lenders, and others announced new hires to round out 2025
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How Mesirow’s Doug Brookman Navigates DealMAX—and Why His Playbook Works
The 2026 conference committee chair reveals the networking strategies, event upgrades, and hidden gems that make ACG’s DealMAX the most productive middle-market M&A event of the year
Nominate a 2026 ‘M&A Business Development Professional to Watch’
Now through Jan. 16, nominate an M&A Business Development Pro to Watch across private equity, investment banking, corporate development, and our newest category, lending
PE Weekly: The SPAC Is Back? Plus, Industrials M&A Drives on
A SPAC deal is announced in the energy sector, while industrials continues to drive dealmaking