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Baked Goods Industry Update

In our view, bakery buyers are paying for better-for-you claims, premium and smaller formats, and brands that hold price through a cost cycle. Forbes Partners helps bakery and packaged food companies show those attributes to strategic and sponsorbuyers.​ Whether...

Capital Markets Update Q2 2026

Explore our Q2 2026 Capital Market Update for in-depth analysis on key macroeconomic indicators, M&A trends, and the latest developments in debt and equity markets.   Download the Capital Markets Update

Forbes Partners Advises DHE Computer Systems on Its Sale to Gladstone Investment Corporation 

CENTENNIAL, CO – Forbes Partners announced today that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to DHE Computer Systems, LLC (“DHE” or the “Company”) in its sale to Gladstone Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: GAIN) (“Gladstone Investment”). Gladstone Investment...

What Commercial HVAC M&A Buyers Are Actually Paying: A Data-Driven Look at Valuation 

By Brooks Crankshaw, Managing Director, Forbes Partners  My last article talked about how buyers evaluate commercial HVAC companies differently than they used to, rewarding recurring revenue, strong systems, and management depth over sheer size. The...

Automotive Aftermarket & Fleet: Industry Landscape & M&A Outlook June 2026

The U.S. automotive aftermarket is evolving from a fragmented collection of local operators into an increasingly consolidated, technology-enabled ecosystem. Aging vehicles, rising repair complexity, technician scarcity, fleet outsourcing, and data-enabled service...

Capital Markets Updates for Q1 2026

Explore our Q1 2026 Capital Market Update for in-depth analysis on key macroeconomic indicators, M&A trends, and the latest developments in debt and equity markets.   Download the Capital Markets Update

The Roll-Up Reaches Meetings and Events: What Owners and Investors Should Know 

By Brooks Crankshaw, Managing Director, Forbes Partners  For decades, the meetings and events industry has been built on relationships. Founders cultivated trust with corporate clients and delivered conferences, sales kickoffs, incentive trips, and product...

What Commercial Overhead Door Owners Need to Know About Today’s M&A Market 

By Brooks Crankshaw, Managing Director, Forbes Partners When a loading dock door fails at a cold storage facility, operations stop. When a pharmaceutical distribution center can’t secure its bay, product is at risk. Commercial...

Beauty M&A Guide

If you own a successful beauty or personal care business, today’s market environment likely raises important questions. This guide is designed to help founders and owners navigate the current environment. Download the Beauty...