Buy-Side M&A Strategy: Navigating the Interest Rate Distraction

The Cost of Hesitation: Refining Your Buy-Side M&A Strategy for 2026

For manufacturing leaders in the lower middle market (LMM), a successful buy-side M&A strategy is currently being undermined by a psychological fixation on interest rates in early 2026. While Federal funds rates have settled into a stable range between 3.5% and 3.75%, a “wait-and-see” stagnation has quietly stalled many boardrooms. Owners of industrial firms with […]

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How to Find the Right Business for Your Acquisition

How to Find the Right Business for Your Acquisition: A Buy-Side Strategy

For middle-market companies seeking to grow, diversify, or gain a competitive edge, the process of finding the right business for acquisition requires a clear strategy, beyond a simple market search. It demands discipline, a precise vision, and the kind of marketplace access Walden M&A provides. Walden M&A Principals John Phillips and Samantha Jones share their […]

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How to Evaluate a Business for Acquisition

How to Evaluate a Business for Acquisition

When a company wants to grow through acquisition, the process involves more than just finding a business to buy. It requires a systematic approach to evaluating potential targets, ensuring the transaction creates long-term value. Every step is critical, from defining a target profile to navigating due diligence and negotiations. Walden M&A President John Phillips and […]

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buy side m&a transactions

Walden’s Strategic Approach to Buy-Side M&A Transactions

Walden M&A’s robust strategy for buy-side M&A transactions is a direct response to the growing demand from strategic buyers seeking professional assistance in identifying and acquiring businesses.  This initiative reflects Walden M&A’s commitment to offering comprehensive investment banking-level services, extending the firm’s expertise beyond sell-side representation to actively guide companies through the intricate process of […]

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M&A Deal Team

The Importance of a Strong M&A Deal Team

In the complex world of mergers and acquisitions, the significance of a robust deal team cannot be overstated. A high-performing M&A deal team is essential for navigating the intricacies of these transactions, ensuring a smooth process, and ultimately achieving a successful outcome. Key Players in an M&A Deal Team Dean McDonald, Principal at Walden M&A […]

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Why Do You Need an M&A Attorney to Avoid Sale Delays?

We had a signed letter of intent in April and were set to close the transaction in June – until the seller’s lawyer got in the way. What should have taken 60 days ballooned into a full six months. Luckily, it still closed. In this particular transaction, the client insisted on working with his real […]

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