Deal Sourcing — It’s Not So Binary Some investors refer to the lower middle market as the “dark web.” New deals are tough to find.  Closed…
2016 M&A Predictions Revisited (Part 2) Yesterday, we shared six predictions for M&A in the second half of 2016. Read them here. Here are seven more…
2016 M&A Predictions Revisited (Part 1) Back in January, we asked Axial members for their predictions for M&A in 2016. Halfway through the year, we’re looking…
10 Summer Reads for Deal Pros Whether you’re planning on taking time off or working straight through summer, there’s no better season to get in some…
5 Types of Financial Buyers Intermediaries Dread So many buyers. So little time. Last week Brent Beshore of adventur.es wrote an Axial Forum article on 4 Frustrating…
China and EU Add Uncertainty in Cross-Border Deals Cross-border M&A made up 45% of global deal volume during the first five months of 2016, easily surpassing the historical…
The Myth of the Summer Slowdown Summer may be a season of rest and relaxation, but many deal professionals aren’t taking a break. Though some sources…
Breaking Down the True Value of the Middle Market When it comes to economic influence, today’s middle market is far from middling. According to a recent report from American…
How to Unlock Value With a Better Board Creating an impactful and balanced board of directors is as much art as science. Juggling different personalities, skill sets, and…
