US M&A Activity Accelerated Through H1 2026 US M&A activity gained momentum through the first half of 2026 despite renewed inflationary pressure, geopolitical uncertainty, and a more volatile interest rate outlook. Announced US M&A volume reached approximately $1.7 trillion, +72% year-over-year , putting activity on pace to exceed 2025 levels. M&A volumes were driven by…
Listen & Subscribe Episode Description In this episode of Solomon Connects, Solomon Partners Financial Institutions Partner Tannon Krumpelman and Technology Managing Director James Butcher join M&A Director Chris Moynihan for a mid-year M&A cross-sector outlook. They discuss the divergence between headline-making deal value and mid-market volumes, the evolving impact of AI on transaction dynamics, and…
By Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Marc S. Cooper Scott Moses , Head of our Grocery, Pharmacy & Restaurants practice, has been advising supermarket grocers for more than 25 years. He shares his perspective on grocery M&A, the impact of global competitors, and why scale has become essential to competing against the world’s largest…
Food Distribution Quarterly Highlights Public food distributors are leveraging scale, improved execution and technology investments to take share and drive earnings growth . Sales growth among public food distributors in CY Q2 was driven by above-market volume growth, consistent price inflation and contributions from programmatic tuck-in acquisitions. Independent case growth continues to outpace chain business…
Naval Defense Enters a Generational Growth Cycle Rising defense spending, fleet modernization requirements, growing electronic content, and insufficient shipbuilding capacity are driving increased activity in the naval supply chain. Our latest report examines the key trends driving activity and value creation across the sector, including: US Navy budget and shipbuilding priorities Key bottlenecks across the…
What’s Happening in Media & Entertainment? Our latest issue of Media Monthly is now available, highlighting the forces driving innovation and transformation across the Media & Entertainment industry. Read our report for key sector updates, insights, and trends, including: Point of care and in-pharmacy media emerging as a critical channel to reach consumers Scale and…
Solomon’s Energy Transition team is pleased to share their North America Energy Transition Market Update, providing a snapshot of key developments across the sector. Our monthly report includes: Recent clean energy and conventional power transactions Updates on the US M&A and debt markets Regional pricing trends for power and natural gas Current trading levels for…
By Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Marc S. Cooper Michael Sellinger joined Solomon Partners this spring as a Partner in our Capital Advisory Group, bringing deep restructuring experience and a pragmatic perspective on how companies and stakeholders navigate periods of financial stress. We discussed what he is seeing in the bond and loan markets,…
US M&A Activity Accelerated Through H1 2026 US M&A activity gained momentum through the first half of 2026 despite renewed inflationary pressure, geopolitical uncertainty, and a more volatile interest rate outlook. Announced US M&A volume reached approximately $1.7 trillion, +72% year-over-year , putting activity on pace to exceed 2025 levels. M&A volumes were driven by…
Listen & Subscribe Episode Description In this episode of Solomon Connects, Solomon Partners Financial Institutions Partner Tannon Krumpelman and Technology Managing Director James Butcher join M&A Director Chris Moynihan for a mid-year M&A cross-sector outlook. They discuss the divergence between headline-making deal value and mid-market volumes, the evolving impact of AI on transaction dynamics, and…
The Liquidity Reset Private equity is operating in a new reality. Longer hold periods, slower distributions, fundraising consolidation, and evolving liquidity solutions are reshaping the industry. Explore the trends defining today’s market and what they signal for sponsors, investors, and deal activity in our Business Services group’s latest report. Liquidity Constraints Persist Portfolio company hold…
Solomon’s Energy Transition team is pleased to share their North America Energy Transition Market Update, providing a snapshot of key developments across the sector. Our monthly report includes: Recent clean energy and conventional power transactions Updates on the US M&A and debt markets Regional pricing trends for power and natural gas Current trading levels for…
By Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Marc Cooper Successful investment banking rests on judgment, execution, and client relationships. AI will not change these intrinsic human capabilities, yet it represents far more than another productivity tool. It is a sea change in how banking work gets done – and, just as importantly, in how the next…
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…
