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The New Playbook for Winning Deals The next era of M&A won’t be defined by bigger deals—it will be defined by sharper, more adaptive leadership. What looks like a cautious, rate-constrained market on the surface is, in reality, a pressure chamber reshaping the fundamentals of dealmaking. High interest rates, tighter credit, and persistent valuation gaps haven’t… Continue reading → zurl.co/16yjr

High-stakes disputes don’t stop at borders. In this episode of M&A TV, Jef Klazen of Kobre & Kim shares insights on navigating international litigation, recovering assets across jurisdictions, and handling complex global cases. Watch now: zurl.co/2Rqsk #CrossBorderLitigation

Why Some M&A Deals Win — and Others Collapse. In this episode of M&A TV, James Doak of Stifel explains why capital structure has become one of the most critical factors in today’s deal environment. From debt vs. equity decisions to navigating volatile markets, James shares how firms are structuring transactions to manage risk and drive growth. Watch the full interview: zurl.co/298SN #CapitalStructure #MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateFinance #InvestmentBanking #MandA

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Fewer Deals, Bigger Bets, No Patience for the Middle ROGER’S CORNER Something has shifted. And I don’t mean it the way analysts mean it when they’re hedging. I’ve spent decades watching deal cycles. I’ve seen the frenetic activity of 2021 and the frozen markets of 2023. What I am seeing now is something qualitatively different — not a recovery,… Continue reading → zurl.co/FugSy

The Distressed Investing Playbook Is Changing. On M&A TV, Andy Graiser of A&G Real Estate Partners explains why investors are shifting away from traditional retail bankruptcies and toward new opportunities across healthcare, restaurants, education, and private credit. A timely conversation for dealmakers navigating today’s evolving restructuring environment. Watch now: zurl.co/WcV4o #DistressedInvesting #HealthcareRealEstate

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Artificial Intelligence is the Deal Driver The transaction that will define 2026 was not announced in a boardroom. It was announced in a blog post. Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquired artificial intelligence startup xAI in a deal valuing the combined company at $1.25 trillion — the largest merger in recorded history — with SpaceX valued at $1… Continue reading → zurl.co/2Xz3o

When disputes cross borders, the legal strategy changes completely. On M&A TV, Jef Klazen of Kobre & Kim discusses cross-border litigation, asset recovery, and why specialized expertise is critical in high-stakes global disputes. Watch the full interview: zurl.co/BEMuR #CrossBorderLitigation #AssetRecovery

The Hidden Factor Behind Every Successful M&A Deal. In this episode of M&A TV, James Doak of Stifel breaks down how capital structure strategy can shape the success — or failure — of major transactions. James explores how companies are balancing debt and equity financing, adapting to changing market conditions, and structuring deals to manage risk while unlocking opportunity. Key topics include: • Capital structure strategy in M&A • Debt vs. equity financing decisions • Customized solutions for complex transactions • Market impacts on deal structuring • Risk management and growth strategy Watch the full interview on M&A TV: zurl.co/PEXRR 🔔 Subscribe for more executive interviews and strategic insights from M&A TV. #CapitalStructure #MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateFinance #PrivateEquity #InvestmentBanking #MandA

Digital Manufacturing Crushes Design-to-Production Timelines The traditional wall separating design from production is collapsing. Manufacturing companies no longer simply “make” products—they architect them through compressed digital cycles that prioritize simulation-to-production speed over physical prototyping. Advanced technologies like industrial-grade additive manufacturing and digital twin simulation slash lead times from months to days, reshaping competitive dynamics and… Continue reading → zurl.co/ffyid

Retail Is Changing Fast — and Distressed Investors Are Paying Attention. In this episode of M&A TV, Andy Graiser of A&G Real Estate Partners breaks down where distressed investing opportunities are emerging as economic disruption reshapes the market. From Chapter 11 restructurings to healthcare, private credit, and consumer sectors, Andy shares what dealmakers should be watching heading into 2026. Watch the full interview: zurl.co/IRVdd #DistressedInvesting #Chapter11

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Why Dealmakers Are Becoming System Architects A New Mandate for Global M&A Leadership In 2026, M&A didn’t just come back—it changed the rules of the game. What once moved in predictable cycles, driven by financial engineering, is now a high-stakes battleground shaped by strategy, AI, geopolitics, and transformation. The playbook is gone. The margin for error… Continue reading → zurl.co/IDDbp

Global disputes are getting more complex — and the stakes are higher than ever. In this episode of M&A TV, Jef Klazen of Kobre & Kim shares insights on cross-border litigation, asset recovery, and the legal strategies shaping high-stakes international disputes. From navigating multiple jurisdictions to building tailored litigation strategies, Jef explains what it takes to handle today’s most challenging global cases. Watch the full interview: zurl.co/nqoHI #CrossBorderLitigation

In this episode of M&A TV, James Doak, Head of Capital Structure Advisory at Stifel, shares insights on the critical role capital structure plays in successful M&A transactions and long-term corporate strategy. James discusses how companies can optimize their financing mix by balancing debt and equity solutions tailored to each client’s unique objectives and market conditions. He also explores how evolving financial markets are influencing deal structures, risk management strategies, and growth opportunities across the M&A landscape. Key topics include: • The role of capital structure advisory in M&A transactions • Balancing debt and equity financing strategies • Why customized solutions are essential in complex deals • The impact of market conditions on financing decisions • Risk management and growth considerations in corporate strategy • How strategic advisory supports sustainable transaction outcomes Recorded for M&A TV, this conversation offers valuable perspectives for executives, investors, advisors, and dealmakers navigating today’s evolving transaction environment: zurl.co/KZgJv 🔔 Subscribe for more executive interviews, market intelligence, and strategic insights from M&A TV. #CapitalStructure #MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateFinance #DebtFinancing #PrivateEquity #InvestmentBanking #MandA

AI-Native Manufacturing Earns 40-50% Valuation Premiums ROGER’S CORNER When I first saw manufacturing AI in the early 2010s, it fixed narrow problems—vision systems caught defects, predictive maintenance flagged failures. Valuable, yes. But isolated. You diligence these point solutions and saw tactical wins, not system transformation. Manufacturers I track in 2026 command 40-50% higher multiples because they’ve… Continue reading → zurl.co/0RjGY

In this episode of M&A TV, Andy Graiser, Co-President and Co-COO of A&G Real Estate Partners, shares insights from the Distressed Investing Summit hosted by The M&A Advisor. Andy discusses the evolving distressed investing landscape, including the shift from large retail Chapter 11 restructurings toward out-of-court portfolio optimization strategies. He also explores emerging opportunities in healthcare, education, restaurants, and consumer-driven sectors as economic disruption continues to reshape the market. Key topics include: • Retail restructuring trends and Chapter 11 activity • Why healthcare remains a major opportunity sector • Private credit rollups and liability management strategies • Challenges facing education and consumer businesses • The outlook for distressed investing heading into 2026 • How macroeconomic trends are creating opportunities across industries Recorded live at the Distressed Investing Summit, this conversation offers valuable perspectives for investors, operators, advisors, and dealmakers navigating today’s restructuring environment. zurl.co/k5WIP 🔔 Subscribe for more executive interviews, market intelligence, and strategic insights from M&A TV. #DistressedInvesting #HealthcareRealEstate #Chapter11 #PrivateCredit #RealEstate #Restructuring

Human-Cobot Teams Solve Manufacturing Productivity Crisis Manufacturing faces a dual crisis in 2026: stagnant productivity and critical skilled labor shortage. G20 manufacturing productivity growth has stagnated at 0.5% annually over the past five years despite massive automation investment, revealing that replacement-focused automation fails to address root causes: expertise loss from decades of offshoring, training gaps, and… Continue reading → zurl.co/v9wSD