Listen & Subscribe Episode Description In this episode of Solomon Connects, Solomon Partners Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss how higher financing costs, increased uncertainty, and greater board scrutiny are shaping the M&A market as 2026 draws to a close. They explore why strategic…
Subscribe Episode Description In this episode of Solomon Connects, Out of Home Advertising Association of America CEO Anna Bager joins Solomon Partners Head of Media & Entertainment Mark Boidman and Director Christian Bermel to discuss the powerful forces converging around out of home (OOH) media, from increased measurement to AI enhancement and new creative capabilities.…
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…
Resilient Economic Fundamentals Support M&A Momentum Access our in-depth Q3 2026 report from our Industrials team, which provides an analysis of the Aerospace & Defense and Industrial Technology sectors, including: M&A market outlook Key themes across core sectors Deal activity highlights
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
