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The Commercial Landscaping Opportunity: Why Smart Money is Digging In 

The Commercial Landscaping Opportunity: Why Smart Money is Digging In 

by Brooks Crankshaw | Aug 13, 2025 | Articles, Latest News & Announcements

As an investment banker who specializes in guiding business owners through company sales, I’ve been tracking a compelling trend in the commercial landscaping sector. Over the past few years, this industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience and attracted...
Heating Up: What HVAC Service Business Owners Should Know About Today’s Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Market 

Heating Up: What HVAC Service Business Owners Should Know About Today’s Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Market 

by Brooks Crankshaw | Jul 8, 2025 | Articles

The HVAC services sector is experiencing a significant uptick in M&A. According to CapIQ, there were 138 announced or completed deals in 2024, marking an 11.6% increase year-over. This surge is driven by strategic buyers aiming to expand their geographic footprint...
Bakery and Confectionary Newsletter – 2024 Year End in Review 

Bakery and Confectionary Newsletter – 2024 Year End in Review 

by Brooks Crankshaw | Jun 25, 2025 | Consumer, Food and Beverage, Industrials

Bakery and Confectionary Overview  The bakery and confectionary industry in 2024 enjoyed strong growth, driven by evolving consumer preferences and advancements in manufacturing technologies. Private label manufacturers have become pivotal players, as retailers...
Third Quarter 2024 Industry Analysis

Third Quarter 2024 Industry Analysis

by Brooks Crankshaw | Dec 16, 2024 | Industry & Market Data Reports

As we enter the final quarter of 2024, the Industrial Services M&A landscape continues to evolve, shaped by economic drivers and shifting market dynamics. The market shows a dynamic shift in economic drivers and transaction activity, with noteworthy trends and...
Five Key Takeaways From the 2024 ACG Great Lakes Capital Connection

Five Key Takeaways From the 2024 ACG Great Lakes Capital Connection

by Brooks Crankshaw | Sep 30, 2024 | Articles

Earlier in September, I had the opportunity to attend the 2024 ACG Great Lakes Capital Connection (GLCC) in Cleveland. As always, the event was well-organized and rich in insights, offering valuable perspectives on the state of the middle-market M&A landscape....
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