Middle Market Growth – 2026 Outlook Report // Special Edition
Forecasting 2026 deal volume and the trends shaping middle-market M&A
News & Trends
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
On the Move: November & December 2025 Hires and Promotions
Advisory firms, law firms, lenders, and others announced new hires to round out 2025
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