Walden M&A, an Atlanta-based mergers & acquisitions firm, is pleased to announce the successful sale of Arbiser Machine (“Arbiser”) to KIHM Metal Technologies (“KIHM”). Arbiser Machine is a specialized manufacturer known for high-precision parts and assemblies. Providing electrical discharge machining (EDM), CNC machining services, and waterjet cutting services to critical industries from aerospace to medical […]
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Strategic growth often requires the courage to narrow your focus. A well-executed carveout represents a sign of immense strength and strategic clarity for firms in the $20M–$200M range. This process, which we often call “The Strategic Prune,” allows leadership to focus resources on the core mission while unlocking capital from a unit better suited for […]
While national headlines focus on economic uncertainty, we see the Southeast as a powerful engine of American growth. The region’s massive manufacturing footprint, pro-business policies, and aggressive reinvestment are driving this momentum. It is not merely anecdotal; current data show Florida and South Carolina reaching 3.1% GDP growth, significantly outperforming the national average of 2.1%. […]
The landscape for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) has undergone a fundamental shift, moving from simple IT support to becoming critical infrastructure for the modern economy. This evolution caught the attention of private equity (PE) firms, sparking an institutional appetite transforming how these companies are valued and sold. Institutional buyers no longer view MSPs as “computer […]
For a founder or family business owner, reaching the Letter of Intent (LOI) feels like a victory. In reality, the most demanding portion of the journey has only just begun. M&A industry statistics show that a significant majority of deals fail to close after an initial agreement is reached. At Walden M&A, we address the […]
Most business owners we work with at Walden M&A have spent decades turning a vision into a profitable reality. When the time comes to transition, they naturally want the purchase price to reflect every ounce of hard work. However, a significant gap often exists between how an owner views their financials and how a sophisticated […]
The current mergers and acquisitions landscape presents a significant “build vs. buy” dilemma for investment committees. In a market defined by high competition for middle-market assets, private equity firms face immense pressure to deploy capital efficiently. Success in this environment requires more than just capital; it requires a specialized engine to navigate fragmented industries and […]
The current landscape for specialized contractors feels like a modern-day gold rush. We are witnessing an AI-driven infrastructure supercycle transforming data centers from standard commercial builds into mission-critical industrial powerhouses. For middle-market business owners serving business construction (in the architectural, engineering, mechanical, electrical, or plumbing trades, for example), this shift has led to continued increases […]
We often see founders walk into the Walden M&A office with a single number in their heads. They have heard about a competitor selling for 10x EBITDA, and they expect the same “clean” exit—100% cash at closing, with no strings attached. While this was a common dream in years past, the 2026 M&A trends have […]
The landscape for lower-middle-market industrial transactions has undergone a fundamental shift in 2026. While traditional financial metrics remain the foundation of any deal, a new standard of due diligence has emerged: the Industrial AI Audit. Buyers no longer view technology as a secondary footnote; instead, they treat digital readiness as a primary driver of EBITDA […]
For the modern software founder, the most critical shift in 2026 is the transition from tools that merely “store data” to platforms that “execute intent.” As tech giants declare the era of traditional, manual applications over, middle-market founders are finding that legacy CRUD-based systems, once the gold standard of stability, now face a “relevance gap” […]
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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