Middle Market M&A Recovery Underway

It's never too early to begin preparing for a potential transaction. Due to restrictive monetary policies of the Fed beginning in early 2022, the increase in the cost of capital has resulted in a historic backlog of mergers and acquisitions (M&A).  

Now, with the start of interest rate cuts in September 2024 and a surprisingly resilient economy, M&A volume has already begun to trend upward.  With the upcoming US presidential election, some additional short-term uncertainty remains. However, the stage is set for a robust market for deal-making in 2025.  Those who have prepared will be the first to the trough and reap the rewards.