Breaking the Dam: ACG’s 2025 M&A Recap and 2026 Outlook
GF Data numbers showed the challenges midmarket M&A encountered in 2025 and trends for the year ahead during a recent members-only webinar
Events
Dealmakers Do Good: How Local ACG Chapters Give Back
A look at recent and upcoming philanthropic initiatives by ACG chapters around the U.S.
Breaking Loose: Inside DealMAX with Doug Brookman and Mike Alberts
How dealmakers' expectations for Q1 will color the mood at DealMAX, plus tips for the conference, and more
Optimism and Comfy Shoes: Inside DealMAX with Brent Baxter and Suzie Doran
ACG CEO Brent Baxter and SingerLewak Partner Suzie Doran kick off this year's Inside DealMAX series
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
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
Dealmakers Eye a Rebound: ACG Chicago Panelists Discuss M&A Outlook and Talent Trends
Insights from ACG Chicago’s Midwest Capital Connection
With ACG’s Demo Days, Choosing an AI Solution Just Got Easier
Six companies demonstrated their artificial intelligence-enabled solutions for ACG members in the first installment of ACG Demo Days
Grading M&A on a Curve—ACG’s Mid-Year Market Update
The first half of 2025 fell short of expectations for middle-market dealmaking. Signs suggest the back half of the year could be stronger, according to a recent webinar featuring GF Data and Forvis Mazars.
M&A SoCal Unpacks the State of AI in Dealmaking
Panelists at this year’s ACG Los Angeles M&A SoCal dove deep into the evolution of AI in dealmaking, often drawing similar conclusions: Though the technology has potential, it’s far from replacing human talent.