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
Deal Execution
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
Your M&A Deal Imploded: Now What?
Lowenstein Sandler’s Marita Makinen offers guidance for middle-market dealmakers in case a merger suddenly falls through
The Modern-Day Sell-Side Process
Early engagement, accelerated timelines and significant up-front deal costs are table stakes for buyers in
today’s private equity-focused sell-side processes
Peeling Back the Curtain
How dealmakers are assessing the impact of COVID disruption and new macro risks, while forecasting future performance in a time of uncertainty
Securing Your Merger: Managing Cyber Deal Risk
Cybersecurity experts Philip Lewis and Justin Daniels discuss M&A cyber risk on the "She Said Privacy/He Said Security" podcast
Changing Dynamics in the Dealmaking Process
Citizens examines how PE firms and investment bankers can differentiate themselves in a competitive market
Six Essentials for Driving a Successful Merger & Acquisition Integration
Armanino LLP's Bryan Graiff and Amy Julian explain the importance of due diligence and a clear integration strategy amid another busy year for M&A.
SMEs Hold Vast Power in the Race to Sustainability
Small and medium-sized businesses hold big power in the race towards sustainability, but the right financing partner is key.
How to up Your Operational Game to Stay Competitive and Profitable
Examine how investors' continued enthusiasm for private equity impacts firms' deal flow and capital raising strategy in an increasingly competitive field.