Insights
Statistical analysis and insight into activity and trends in M&A and capital markets.
Recent Investment Banking Insights
General Aviation Has Staying Power. So Does M&A Activity Among Fixed Base Operators
A rebound that started in the second half of 2020 portends good things for general aviation and the fixed base operators (FBO) that serve the nation’s airports—even in the face of broader economic headwinds.
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Value-Added Development Partners Play Vital Role Across Consumer Products Spectrum
Powerful macro trends and a growing need for innovation and efficiency are driving demand for value-added partners—resulting in increasing M&A attention.
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Leveraged Finance Embarks on a Quarter of Discovery Amidst a Volatile Backdrop
The leveraged finance market embarked on a quarter of discovery as significant macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds persisted.
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The Quarterly Rx: Q2 2022 U.S. Biopharma Recap
As the challenging public markets environment persist in biopharma, companies and investors alike are hard pressed to call the bottom.
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Consumer Health and Wellness: Compelling Attributes, Powerful Megatrends Make M&A Holistically Attractive
Investors and industry participants can capitalize on compelling market attributes and powerful megatrends with specific value creation frameworks.
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Auto Dealers Accelerate the Pace of Digital Transformation
Auto dealers are racing to transform their businesses with digital tools designed to drive efficiency and increase customer satisfaction.
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Using "Pre-Cap" Transactions to Optimize M&A Outcomes
William Blair’s Darren Bank discusses the benefits of pre-caps, why these transactions should be considered, and how William Blair can optimize these outcomes.
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Opportunities for Disruption Still Exist in the Massive B2B Payments Market
M&A activity in the B2B payments sector is increasing as the market continues to digitize.
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Leveraged Finance Activity Stumbles in Q1 Amid Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Uncertainty
The broader leveraged finance market stumbled during the first quarter of 2022 as rising interest rates, inflation, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine created significant headwinds.
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Five Themes for Public Company Board Agendas in 2022
There is a lot to consider in the current M&A and corporate finance environment. Despite the volatility and uncertainty of the market, broader strategic topics remain top-of-mind for business leaders and boardrooms.
Read moreSOFR Use Rises as LIBOR Sunsets
William Blair’s Leveraged Finance group shares insight on the transition from LIBOR to SOFR, how the rates compare to each other, and where the leveraged finance market stands today.
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