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Continued Growth in Software and IT Services M&A Expected in 2025

Solganick & Co.

Focus on Data Analytics and AI: Increased M&A activity in the data analytics sector, particularly around emerging technologies like generative AI and data analytics software and consulting services. Cybersecurity Concerns: The increasing complexity of cybersecurity threats is leading to consolidation in the cybersecurity sector.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Selling a Middle-Market Business

Lake Country Advisors

Owners in the manufacturing, construction, and technology industries often want to secure the highest possible valuation while maintaining a smooth, confidential process. This often necessitates more comprehensive preparation and advanced business valuation services to gauge the true worth of your company.

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Corporate Finance Jobs: Cozy Careers, But Bad “Plan B” Options

Mergers and Inquisitions

Better transition roles for moving into IB/PE/related fields are corporate banking , Big 4 TS/TAS/valuation , credit analysis , or even commercial real estate or management consulting. At much larger companies, forecasting and planning become more important because there will be institutional investors who want earnings targets.

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How to Structure a Business Sale: Asset vs. Stock Transactions Explained

Lake Country Advisors

If the buyer is an institutional investor or private equity firm: These groups often have a set framework for how they buy businesses. Schedule a free, confidential consultation today and start building a sale that’s aligned with your goals and ready for your next chapter.

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Sports Investment Banking: How to Win the Super Bowl and the World Cup in the Same Year

Mergers and Inquisitions

This sector is the most different in terms of valuation and technical analysis because of nuances around licensing, player salaries, and different revenue streams. Be prepared to discuss a recent sports deal (ideally involving a team or league) and have a rough idea of the trends, drivers, and valuation differences (see below).

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Off-Cycle Private Equity Recruiting: How to Prepare for the Slow Grind to the Finish Line

Mergers and Inquisitions

For example, you dont need to work at a bulge bracket or elite boutique bank to participate; you could work at a smaller bank, in management consulting, or another finance-related field (Big 4, corporate development, valuation, etc.). as most PE recruiting in other countries is off-cycle.

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Strategic Finance Jobs: An Upgrade Over Corporate Finance, or a Smoke Screen for Standard FP&A Work?

Mergers and Inquisitions

At early-stage companies , the role often involves investor relations and debt/equity fundraising as well, since there may not be separate teams for these. Ex-bankers, Big 4 / valuation professionals in related roles, and internal candidates from related teams (corporate finance, strategy, IR, etc.) end up in these roles.