Q1 2026: What Will It Take to Unlock Deal Activity?
Forvis Mazars' Scott Linch and Fred Dearden joins ACG's Bob Dunn to break down Q1 M&A data and what it means for the year ahead
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PE Weekly: Data Centers and Tech-Enabled Services Drive Deals
Plus, new research finds expanding capital raises for PE continuation funds
ACG All Around: Recapping Spring 2026 Chapter Events
An on-the-ground review of recent ACG chapter events from February through April, 2026
The New Definition of Leverage: From Access to Alignment
How middle-market borrowers and lenders can reframe leverage around not just borrowing strength, but capital readiness and structural alignment
PE’s Evolving Playbook: How Competition Changed Buyer Behavior
CLA's Adrian Nohr discusses shifting buy-side dynamics and how firms can gain a competitive edge
PE Weekly: Aerospace and Defense M&A Interest Continues
Plus, Citi and BlackRock debut private credit initiative in Europe
The Next Generation of GF Data
Pairing two decades of proprietary transaction data with AI-powered querying and what that combination means for the professionals who rely on it
Is Your Brand Ready for What’s Next? How to Prepare for a Sale, a Product Launch, or Any Major Growth Event
Huebner Marketing shares what brand readiness looks like across the most common go-to-market scenarios, and where to focus your attention
Why M&A Deals Fail: The Diligence Dilemma and Improved Decision-Making Strategies
Why do so many M&A deals fail despite extensive and costly due diligence? The answer lies in diligence strategy, says CLA’s Craig Arends.
Beyond Layoffs: Where AI Transitions Can Leak Value
GrowFast Advisory's Stephen Murray shares how PE firms and their portcos can most effectively transition to AI
