Insights

Statistical analysis and insight into activity and trends in M&A and capital markets.

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Recent Investment Banking Insights

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Aviation Services Industry Update

Business aviation saw high points in the third quarter, with strong activity across the U.S. and Europe, while Airbus and Boeing ramped production.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Leveraged Loan Market Bounces Back From a Spooky Second Quarter

The leveraged finance market has brought a rollercoaster of emotions in 2025.
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Thursday, October 16, 2025

The Pet Supplements Industry Is Booming and Requires More Capacity and Capabilities

The pet supplements industry is on track for strong continued growth. Meeting future demand will require both additional capacity and enhanced capabilities to stay ahead of intensifying competition—creating opportunities for investors.
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Monday, October 6, 2025

How Embedded Finance Drives Enterprise Value and Increases Multiples for SaaS Platforms

Embedded finance continues to be a highly promising growth opportunity for software platforms looking to expand into multiproduct businesses that allow their customers to have an integrated user experience and consolidate vendors.
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Monday, October 6, 2025

The Quarterly Rx: Q3 2025 U.S. Biopharma Recap

Biopharma bounced back in the third quarter, powered by the year’s first rate cut, a steady run of big M&A, and a wave of positive clinical data, especially from the latest IPO class.
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Thursday, October 2, 2025

Healthcare Information Technology Seeing Continued Strength

William Blair Investment Banking directors share key insights on a market defined by regulation, resiliency, and rapid evolution.
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Thursday, September 18, 2025

Secondary Volumes Continue to Break Records

Activity in secondaries continued its historic pace in recent months, moving past a brief trade-related blip last spring. Market insiders now predict nearly $200 billion in volumes by the end of 2025.
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Aviation Services Industry Update

The second quarter saw strong momentum across the aviation landscape, with growth in domestic general aviation and global business jet activity.
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Thursday, July 31, 2025

Stormy Spring Leads to Sizzling Summer

Learn more about Q2 performance and trends shaping the leveraged finance market.
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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Navigating a Dynamic Lending Market With an Outside Debt Advisor

Traversing the vast and ever-changing lending market is no easy task—especially given how much lenders vary when it comes to appetites and terms.
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Monday, July 21, 2025

Beyond the Capital: How an Outside Investor Can Help Your Company

The first thing that business owners think about when it comes to outside investors is likely an infusion of capital. But the right partner can provide a lot more to help businesses accelerate enterprise value.
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