On the Move: November & December 2025 Hires and Promotions
Advisory firms, law firms, lenders, and others announced new hires to round out 2025
News & Trends
The Year Ahead: Dealmakers on Fundraising, Exits, and More
Forvis Mazars' Scott Linch and GF Data's Bob Dunn reflect on recent ACG discussions held about the state and future of M&A
Uptown Grid: A New Model Says 2026 Deal Volume Will Be Flat
Andrew T. Greenberg of Greenberg Variations Capital examines the key takeaways from a multi-variable regression model to forecast 2026 M&A activity
PE Weekly: Technical, Specialized Services Drive Dealmaking
Highly specialized tech-enabled services businesses fuel dealmaking this week, with service providers operating in the data center, defense and intelligence, industrials, and other end markets.
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
2025 Recap: The Best of Multimedia
Take a look (or listen) to this year’s top episodes of GrowthTV and Middle Market Growth Conversations
PE Weekly: Healthcare Dealmaking Continues its Rebound
Transactions across hospice care, pharmacy care management, and other healthcare niches signal a return to dealmaking in the space
Key Considerations in Healthcare Technology M&A
As some healthcare investors pivot towards healthcare tech, certain sector-specific issues must be addressed
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
Why Manufacturing Execs Are Bullish on 2026
Bryan Wright of Forvis Mazars offers insights into manufacturing M&A