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We provide strategic, expert advice across M&A, capital advisory and restructurings. With unmatched industry expertise, we develop tailored solutions based on decades of experience.
Confidence is returning as AI reshapes M&A dealmaking and activity builds across sectors. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Marc Cooper shares his outlook on M&A trends and the forces likely to drive transaction activity through year-end.
Served as financial advisor to Enlightenment Capital on its strategic investment in Quorum Analytics
Technology
TruBridge / IKS Health
July 2026
Served as financial advisor to TruBridge on its sale to IKS Health
M&A and Strategic Advisory, Healthcare
Harvest Partners / Integra Testing Services
July 2026
Served as financial advisor to Harvest Partners on its acquisition of Integra Testing Services
Business Services
mSupply / Speakman / Everflow Supplies
June 2026
Served as financial advisor to mSupply, a portfolio company of Genstar Capital, on the sale of Speakman to Everflow Supplies
Distribution
Intrepid Financial Partners / Houlihan Lokey
Pending
Serving as financial advisor to Intrepid Financial Partners on its pending sale to Houlihan Lokey
Professional Services
H.I.G. Capital / Premier Forge Group
June 2026
Served as financial advisor to H.I.G. Capital on its acquisition of Premier Forge Group
Financial Sponsors, Industrials
Bristow Group / Berry Aviation
Pending
$105,000,000
Serving as financial advisor to Bristow Group on its pending acquisition of Berry Aviation, Inc.
Industrials
Second Nature Brands
Pending
Serving as financial advisor to Second Nature Brands, a portfolio company of CapVest Partners, on its pending acquisition of Tillamook Country Smoker
Consumer Retail
Georgia Banking Company / Tandem Bank
June 2026
Served as financial advisor to Georgia Banking Company on its acquisition of Tandem Bank
Financial Institutions
Milrose Consultants / Littlejohn & Co.
May 2026
Served as lead financial advisor to Milrose Consultants on its sale to Littlejohn & Co.
Business Services
Zonda / MidOcean Partners / CoStar Group
Pending
$800,000,000
Serving as financial advisor to Zonda, a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners, on its pending sale to CoStar Group
M&A and Strategic Advisory, Technology
CMI Group / Gallant Capital
May 2026
Served as financial advisor to CMI Group, a portfolio company of Gallant Capital, on its comprehensive refinancing
Capital Advisory, Industrials
Our People
We have exceptional bankers who clients want as their trusted advisors leading their most important transactions. Collectively, our team brings experience, integrity and credibility to every client assignment.
By Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Marc S. Cooper Following the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, I spoke with Solomon’s Head of Media & Entertainment Mark Boidman about the event, including the firm’s first Cannes summit convening senior executives for candid conversations, curated meetings, and networking. Mark, Solomon has attended Cannes Lions…
Improving Economic Fundamentals Support Continued Deal Activity Access our in-depth Q2 2026 report from our Industrials team, which provides an analysis of the Aerospace & Defense and Mission-Critical Industrials sectors, including: M&A market outlook Key themes across core sectors Deal activity highlights
Market Forces Shaping Space M&A Activity The space sector continues to experience strong momentum, driven by increasing government investment, growing commercial adoption, advances in connectivity and data infrastructure, and accelerating innovation across the ecosystem. Our Industrials team examines the trends, technologies, and market participants shaping the future of the sector, including: US and allied investment…