How ESG Is Changing the M&A Landscape
ESG has graduated from a reference in the financial statements of major corporations to a barometer for the health and long-term prospects of any business valued by investors
Deep Dives
Crest of a Wave: The Distressed Investing Opportunity
Investors focused on special situations and distressed assets have been on the hunt for deals since COVID-19 struck without much to show for it, but that could be changing
East Coast Firms Dominate Q2 Capital Collection
Most of the larger mid-market funds raised in the second quarter came from the East Coast, with several West Coast players also making the list in an increasingly tough environment for fundraising
PE Fundraising Dips from Recent Highs, Funds Lean on Familiar LPs
Repeat investors bolstered fundraising in what remains an active market, despite a slight decline in capital raised compared with the past two years
Is Wall Street South Here to Stay?
Although COVID-19 hastened the migration of financial services firms to Florida, the movement predates the pandemic—and may outlast it
What the Future Holds for Energy M&A
A pandemic, war and ESG have made an already volatile industry even more frenetic. Where does that leave energy M&A in the middle market?
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
Private Equity Takes a More Targeted Approach
Business development execs use data and more focused relationships to harness a robust dealmaking environment
Inflation Leads Private Equity Execs, Lenders to Confront a New Reality
The knock-on effects of the coronavirus pandemic are creating an inflationary environment not seen in decades. Here’s how middle-market investors are approaching it.