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How Economic Cycles Impact M&A Activity in Middle Market Companies

How Economic Cycles Impact M&A Activity in Middle Market Companies

by Marne Smiley | Apr 8, 2026 | News & Insights

Middle market M&A activity rarely slows because companies stop performing. More often, it slows or accelerates because buyers change their risk assessment. Economic cycles influence not just whether deals happen, but how they are structured, how they are valued,...
Main Street vs. Middle Market: Why It Matters When Selling Your Business

Main Street vs. Middle Market: Why It Matters When Selling Your Business

by Marne Smiley | Apr 1, 2026 | News & Insights

Not Every Private Company Is a Middle-Market Business Why understanding where your company fits is one of the most important decisions in any sale process When business owners begin thinking about a sale, the conversation usually starts with valuation. What is the...

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