Perspective on valuation, deal structure, and sector dynamics across the middle market — written for founders, owners, and investors.
Analyze the growth drivers, consumer demographics, and market trends shaping the direct-to-consumer health food and nutritional supplement industry through
June 22, 2025Medical device manufacturing saw over 950 transactions worth $75 billion in 2017. Explore deal trends, transaction size, and value shifts in this growing
June 22, 2025The medical device manufacturing industry is expanding on aging demographics and rising healthcare spending. Review M&A trends, valuation drivers, and
June 22, 2025Examine the major companies shaping medical device manufacturing, including Medtronic's market dominance and the competitive landscape across key product
June 22, 2025Medical device manufacturing is labor-intensive, with capital investments averaging $0.08 per labor dollar. Explore how capital intensity shapes cost structure
June 22, 2025This executive summary introduces the medical device manufacturing industry, covering its scope, product types, and the M&A and investment trends defining its
June 22, 2025M&A activity reveals how management values their company and where they see synergies. Investors can use deal structure and payment method as signals of future
June 22, 2025Buying a restaurant requires evaluating financials, location, lease terms, and operational factors. Explore what due diligence looks like before purchasing a
June 22, 2025Analyzes industrial real estate deal volume and capital invested since the 2015 peak, including median deal term trends across recent years.
June 22, 2025Global industrial real estate rental rates rose nearly 7% in 2017, led by 9% U.S. growth driven by low vacancy rates and strong demand fundamentals.
June 22, 2025An introduction to the industrial real estate sector covering warehouses, distribution centers, and office properties, plus seven-year growth trends and M&A
June 22, 2025Learn how to source qualified buyers for your business using broad auction strategies, blind teasers, and targeted outreach to maximize competitive interest
June 22, 2025The hospitality and entertainment industry averaged $78.65M per deal from 2013 to 2018. This analysis covers notable M&A transactions, venture capital
June 22, 2025The U.S. hospitality and entertainment sector generated $630B in value in 2016. This industry performance report covers key drivers, economic sensitivities
June 22, 2025An introduction to the hospitality and entertainment super-sector covering its segments, similar industries, and the M&A and investment trends shaping its
June 22, 2025An introductory overview of the hospice and palliative care industry, covering its structure, patient-care model, and the M&A and investment trends defining
June 22, 2025Revenue synergies in M&A require deliberate planning and disciplined execution across combined sales, marketing, and distribution channels. These five tips
June 22, 2025Investment bankers who plan deal sourcing, engagement criteria, and execution strategy close more transactions. Learn why rigorous planning separates top
June 22, 2025Goodwill represents intangible value — customer relationships, brand, and reputation — that sellers must account for when pricing a business. Learn how
June 22, 2025The HSR Antitrust Improvements Act requires pre-merger filings for transactions above certain thresholds. Learn how the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act affects M&A deal
June 22, 2025Synergies are the core value driver in M&A, yet most acquirers overestimate them. Learn how to define, quantify, and realistically model cost and revenue
June 22, 2025Successful M&A deals share common themes despite unique obstacles. Explore how deal dynamics, emotions, and structural flexibility shape transactions from LOI
June 22, 2025Carve-out transactions are among the most complex M&A scenarios. Learn six key steps to successfully integrating divested assets and managing the unique
June 22, 2025Business appraisers and company management often produce conflicting forecasts. Learn how to balance appraiser objectivity with management insight when
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