Middle-Market Dealmakers Prepare for a Rebound
M&A experts are hopeful that 2024 will be a more fruitful dealmaking year, as seller valuation expectations begin to come down
Deal Stage
Q&A: Why Permanent Equity Open-Sourced Its Due Diligence Process
Why Permanent Equity is sharing its due diligence strategy to other dealmakers
This Year, Expect LPs to Dial up the Pressure for Capital Returns
No longer content to wait for ideal market conditions, LPs are pressuring PE managers to sell off portfolio holdings to finally recapture some equity
The Art of the Multiple
Grata's Nevin Raj explores how to add color to private company valuations
Challenging Market Brings Seller Opportunities
A look at how creative deal structuring can help with deals even in the toughest environments
Manufacturers Forge New Workforce Solutions
Against long odds, U.S. industrial businesses are finding creative ways to attract and retain much-needed workers
The Cost of Not Knowing: Unraveling the Hidden Savings in Procurement
By improving procurement oversight, companies can regain control over spending and uncover significant savings
Private Equity Likes and Subscribes to the Influencer Economy
As Kim Kardashian brings her influencer savvy to the private equity world, PE firms are finding their own innovative ways to partner with influencers
Healthcare Services Sector Gains Strength
Deal activity looks likely to rise amid an overall M&A rebound; cardiology and home health and hospice are two categories to watch
Building a Bench for Deal Success
ACG Chicago panelists discussed how entrepreneurs can evaluate M&A advisors and investors as they look to sell their businesses