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The Ripple Effect: How Increased Capital Gains Taxes Influence Private Equity and Venture Capital Investments in M&A

Sun Acquisitions

Increased capital gains taxes can have a far-reaching impact on the business landscape, with ripple effects extending to various sectors, including private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) investments in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). As a result, a capital gains tax hike can reduce PE/VC-backed M&A activity.

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Exit volume remains healthy, despite a cautious M&A environment

Private Equity Info

Private Equity Info subscribers can sort a chronological list of recent portfolio company exits, one of the dozens of new features launched in 2025. Top 20 PE Firms Exiting Portfolio Companies Business Growth Fund Ardian Insight Partners Thoma Bravo IK Partners Trivest Partners Serent Capital Nordstjernan H.I.G.

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Greening the Bottom Line: M&A Heats the Race for Sustainable Innovation

Sun Acquisitions

This move strengthened Siemens’ position in the clean transportation sector and enabled it to capitalize on the growing demand for electric buses. Rise of Sustainability-focused Private Equity: Private equity firms increasingly seek to invest in companies with strong sustainability credentials.

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Navigating Buyer Options, Key Deal Terms, and the Process

Focus Investment Banking

Financial Buyers : These are typically investment companies, such as private equity firms, with no prior investment in your industry. Sometimes strategic buyers are backed by private equity, focusing on both organic growth and acquisitions. Working Capital : Net working capital (NWC) directly impacts the purchase price.

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Food and Beverage M&A: Fresh and Healthy Appeal, but Save Room for Dessert

Focus Investment Banking

Strategic buyers pursued opportunities across the food and beverage landscape, while private equity was largely sidelined by the rate environment. Yet the food and beverage industry is nothing if not resilient and despite the years challenges, there were bright spots including dealmaking.

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Sellers Have All the Leverage in 2025

Sun Acquisitions

Compounding this opportunity is another development: Buyers have loads of capital to deploy and are highly motivated. Year after year, private equity continues to raise record amounts of money to fund transactions. They also have anxious investors and timelines to meet.

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Manufacturing Heats Up in Private Equity: What the Data Tells Us

Sun Acquisitions

When most people think of private equity, manufacturing isn’t usually the first industry that comes to mind. According to Private Equity Info , over the past two years, there have been more than 1,060 manufacturing-focused private equity transactions , a surprising figure that underscores the sector’s enduring appeal.