Business Services Report 2025
Opportunities abound in business services, but time will tell if the sector delivers on hopes that it will be a bright spot in an otherwise challenging M&A landscape
News & Trends
Inside a PE-Backed Beauty Business With a Growth-Focused CEO
Fromm Beauty's Marty Okner, recipient of the 2025 Meritorious Service Award, shares his vision for growth
PE Weekly: As Q3 Approaches, Dealmaking Activity Jumps
Investors target SaaS, healthcare, engineering, consumer products and more
The Psychology of the Sale
ACG Detroit’s recent panel The Psychology of Selling a Business urged M&A partners to bring a new priority into focus: asking sellers how they’re feeling.
PE Weekly: Healthcare Deals Return, and Datasite Acquires Grata
Plus, food and beverage transactions also make an appearance
Dealmaker Q&A: Baden Capital on Growing an Ag Acquisition
Baden’s Josh Guggenheim shares the firm’s winning formula for agricultural acquisitions
The Manufacturing CFO’s Guide to Driving Growth
In manufacturing, Baker Tilly’s Jennifer Finger says automating everything isn’t the answer
PE Weekly: Gemspring Carves out Goodyear Chemicals Biz; The Telegraph Acquired
Carve-outs, take-privates and U.K. transactions are featured in this week's roundup
M&A in Agriculture: A Q&A with Lewis & Clark’s Tim Hassler
Agriculture has a long road to M&A growth, according to Lewis & Clark Partners Operating Partner Tim Hassler. He answers questions about tech innovation and dealmaking opportunity in a space facing plenty of headwinds.
PE Weekly: Residential Services Leads Slow M&A Week
Pest control, landscaping and electrical contracting fuel a slow week for dealmaking