Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)

The latest figures from GF Data show a fairly stable M&A market. But whether that points to a dealmaking boom for 2027 isn’t so straightforward. Read our recap of ACG’s recent 2026 M&A Mid-Year Recap & Outlook webinar with ACG’s Robert Dunn and Forvis Mazars’ Scott Lunch: https://lnkd.in/gWHXzZWc

October is full of can't-miss events for ACG members, says CEO Brent Baxter in this month's update, including: ➡️ A members-only webinar on Oct. 27 featuring Doug Farren of the National Center for the Middle Market. Register now for "The Private Equity Advantage: What 15 Years of Middle Market Data Reveals" at https://lnkd.in/gTr-6i-s ➡️ Signature events across the U.S., including Midwest Capital Connection in Chicago, the A&D Middle Market Forum in LA, a DealSource in New Orleans, and M&A East in Philadelphia. Check out these events and more at acg.org/events

ACG members were active this month! Our latest On the Move highlights recent hires and promotions from within the world of middle-market M&A, including ACG members. Plus, check out a list of the newest ACG members to join. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gR5CuWpv

Our Aerospace & Defense Report 2026 is out now!   Sponsored by Thrive, the report dives into key A&D trends impacting middle-market M&A across the sector, plus offers guidance on how to find success as an A&D dealmaker.   Read the full digital report: https://lnkd.in/evYz3prd

Our Aerospace & Defense Report 2026 is out now!   Sponsored by Thrive, the report dives into key A&D trends impacting middle-market M&A across the sector, plus offers guidance on how to find success as an A&D dealmaker.   Read the full digital report: https://lnkd.in/evYz3prd

On Oct. 27, ACG members are invited to The Private Equity Advantage: What 15 Years of Middle Market Data Reveals, a webinar featuring Doug Farren, executive director of the National Center for the Middle Market, in conversation with ACG CEO Brent Baxter. Farren will share insights from the Center’s 15-year retrospective, Middle Market Indicator, and private equity research. The discussion will explore what the data reveals about business performance, growth priorities, and the role of private equity in helping midsize companies scale. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gJKDUJTk

There are only a few weeks left to take our Middle Market Outlook Survey. Share your M&A outlook for 2027: https://lnkd.in/g--WdV4H

🚨 ACG New York | Middle Market Week’s DEAL DAY | November 9 | The Metropolitan Club Join ACG New York for DEAL DAY, featuring: DealSource | One-on-One Dealmaker Meetings, Strategic Acquirers Session, Family Office, GP & LP Summit, and Value Creation Forum. DEAL DAY is part of ACG New York’s 3-day Middle Market Week conference, November 9–11, throughout various iconic venues in NYC. 👉 REGISTER FOR DEAL DAY: https://lnkd.in/gwikiURk 👉 EXPLORE MIDDLE MARKET WEEK: https://lnkd.in/essGqWux DEAL DAY at a Glance: 🔹 DealSource | One-on-One Dealmaker Meetings Exclusive dealmaker one-on-one meetings via the ACG Access Deal Portal. Connect with potential investors, buyers, sellers and capital partners. 🔹 Strategic Acquirers Session Keynote, panel, roundtables and curated DealSource meetings focused on the priorities and opportunities shaping corporate strategic acquisitions. 🔹 Family Office, GP & LP Summit Insights and conversations around private credit, energy, space & technology, direct investing and co-investing for Family Offices, LPs, and GPs. FREE to Family Offices & Limited Partners. 🔹 Value Creation Forum For Private Equity Operating Partners, Independent Sponsors, and similar – explore practical perspectives on technology modernization, leadership teams, and ways to drive value across the investment lifecycle. 💡 Special pricing is available for select audiences, including LPs, Family Offices, Strategic Acquirers and Operating Partners. 🥂 And when Deal Day wraps, join us for the Middle Market Week Opening Night Reception at historic Metropolitan Club for networking with 400+ middle market dealmakers & professionals. 💼 Interested in reaching the Deal Day and Middle Market Week audience? Sponsorship opportunities are available! LEARN ABOUT SPONSORSHIP #ACGNY #DealDay #MiddleMarketWeek #MiddleMarket #Dealmaking #Deals #Dealsource #PrivateEquity #InvestmentBanking #MergersAndAcquisitions #FamilyOffice #StrategicAcquirers #ValueCreation #OperatingPartners #IndependentSponsors #LimitedPartners #Lenders

Joe Camberato of National Business Capital is back on the podcast this week with a founder’s guide to capital. He clears up common capital misconceptions and offers guidance on how founders can prepare for their first capital infusion. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gRuWCiqE

In today’s private credit markets, success is defined by resilience and discipline. As a higher-for-longer rate environment reshapes the lower middle market, new challenges are creating fresh opportunities for those who stay the course. Chris Hendrix of TPG Twin Brook Capital Partners joins the podcast to debunk myths about why there may be more inherent risk in the lower middle market and share the team’s approach to sponsor flexibility and risk management. Listen to full episode: https://lnkd.in/g8Zf5fpc