Q3 saw roughly $462.9B of exits across about 1,009 sales while fundraising stayed harder. Here is what that split means for Icon-size sellers talking to strategics and crossover buyers.
Middle market M&A is stabilizing after two hesitant years. What that shift means for owners weighing a sale or raise.
What PE buyers actually pay for roofing companies, what kills deals, and how GAF certifications and recurring revenue change your multiple.
The three layers buyers expect before you go to market: financial clarity, operational independence, and transferability.
The factors that compress multiples in lower middle-market transactions, and the specific actions that protect value when you need it most.
How Section 453 installment sales can spread capital gains across tax years – and the tradeoffs sellers should weigh.
How buyers value distribution and logistics companies in 2026 – multiples, diligence focus, and what moves price.
Professional services firms are asset-light but people-dependent. Here’s how to get maximum value when the asset can walk out.
What buyers do after closing in the first 100 days – and how sellers can protect the business, team, and legacy.
Cash at close plus rollover equity: when the second bite is real, and how to decide whether to take it.
Construction companies are tricky to value and sell. Here’s valuation, buyers, and exit strategy for 2026.
Options for owners facing financial difficulty – from orderly sales to special-situation buyers – and what still preserves value.