Dealmaking in the Year Ahead
Deal activity at the end of 2022 pointed to an expected slowdown, as investors focused on bright spots and took longer to scrutinize companies
Deal Execution
Post-Closing M&A Claims and Purchase Price Adjustments: Where Do They Stand Heading Into 2023?
SRS Acquiom's Kip Wallen says dealmakers should prepare for an uptick in indemnification claims activity this year
No Uncertain Terms: Shifts in Key Deal Terms Ahead
Tightening lending conditions, stricter requirements for deal insurance and changes to key deal terms signal where the M&A market is headed in 2023
Picking Up the Pieces: The Corporate Carve-Out Opportunity
Strategics and private equity firms find opportunities in corporate carve-outs in both good markets and bad
High Prices Raise Stakes for Deal Success
Elevated purchase price multiples put advisory teams and talent strategies into focus
Nominate an M&A Business Development Professional to Watch
For the second year, ACG is seeking nominations for standout business development professionals in private equity, investment banking and corporate development roles.
Forging a Cautious Path: Maintaining M&A Momentum in Challenging Times
Guggenheim Securities' Chris Macios offers cautious optimism for private company dealmaking
The Value of Value: Why You Need to Know What Your Company Is Worth
Executives' need to understand the value of their mid-market company is just as important as it is for leaders of large, multinational firms
Tracking the Independent Sponsor Ecosystem’s Evolution
Abrdn’s Whit Matthews explains why independent sponsors can be effective collaborators that keep mid-market M&A deals flowing
Leaving the Public Sphere
Market conditions and individual business circumstances could spell an uptick in public companies entering private ownership—and embarking on a new path to growth