Market Pressures Create Retail Diamonds in the Rough
Despite retail consistently ranked last in dealmaker surveys forecasting M&A growth, this nuanced sector may have more opportunities than seen at first glance
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On the Move: March 2026 Hires and Promotions
A look at newly hired or promoted professionals across law firms, private equity firms, and other middle-market M&A partners
The Anatomy of a DealMAX Deal: Inside DealMAX with Datasite and Blueflame AI
A look inside Datasite's acquisition of Blueflame AI, a deal that began at DealMAX
PE Weekly: No Sign of Enterprise Services Losing M&A Steam
In the middle market, investors continue to target B2B services including cybersecurity, IT, waste management, and more
ACG’s Demo Days Highlights Where AI Fits into the Tech Stack
With more AI solutions for dealmakers emerging at a dizzying pace, ACG’s virtual AI showcase demonstrated where the technology fits into the deal lifecycle
Browsing Retail M&A with PwC’s Mike Ross
PwC's Mike Ross discusses the nuances of the retail sector that make it an unexpected area of opportunity for dealmakers
PE Weekly: Dealmaking Diversifies With Strategic Investors and a SPAC
M&A targets vary, too, with acquisitions spanning consumer products, EdTech, property management, and more
What’s Going on With Private Credit?
A surge in investor redemptions has some in the private credit sphere hitting the panic button. But FBT Gibbons partner Leon A. Yel says for middle-market dealmakers, the impact of private credit’s current fears will be far from dramatic.
Through the Lender’s Lens: Inside DealMAX with Christine Nowaczyk and Jalal Taby
The Middle Market Growth podcast welcomes Christine Nowaczyk and Jalal Taby
PE Weekly: Jiffy Lube Carve-out Puts Spotlight on Automotive Sector
Shell's sale of Jiffy Lube to a PE firm isn't the only automotive transaction this week
