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The Strat’s Sale Leaseback Path Finally Becomes Reality
In November 2024, Ascension Advisory published an article examining whether The Strat, an iconic...
Sale Leaseback and M&A News
From sale leasebacks to M&A, we cover the strategies shaping today’s most important capital decisions. Explore market trends, real case studies, and expert perspectives designed to help business owners and financial sponsors make smarter, more informed decisions.
The Difference Between Platforms and PortCo's in Private Equity
Every private equity transaction begins with a familiar set of goals. Buy a strong business. Invest...
The Difference Between Tuck-ins, Add-ons, and Platforms in M&A
When private equity firms talk about a tuck-in, an add-on, or a platform, they’re describing very...
When Falling Interest Rates Shift the Exit Landscape
For many business owners, determining when to sell is both an art and a science. Wait too long, and...
Dealmakers Reignite Global M&A as Year-End Approaches
A burst of megadeals has propelled global M&A past the $1tn mark in the third quarter, underscoring...
The EBITDA Trap in Lower Middle Market M&A
In the lower middle market, where thousands of private businesses change hands every year, one...
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Kraft Heinz Split Underscores the Shift From Scale to Focus
Kraft Heinz is pulling itself apart. Nearly a decade after Warren Buffett and 3G Capital engineered...
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Keurig Dr Pepper’s $18 Billion Coffee Play Redefines Its Portfolio
Keurig Dr Pepper’s $18 billion agreement to acquire JDE Peet’s is among the largest beverage deals...
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U.S. M&A in the First Half of 2025: Uncertainty Now, Momentum Ahead
The first half of 2025 was not defined by collapse, but by caution. M&A activity in the United...
US Tax Law Offers Businesses a Path to Immediate Capital and Savings
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), recently passed by the U.S. House, reinstates 100% bonus...