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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introducing bob tankesley

Introducing New Walden M&A Principal Bob Tankesley

Walden M&A is excited to announce the addition of Bob Tankesley to our team of principals.  Bob Tankesley brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the firm, particularly in guiding owners of lower-middle-market companies through successful exit strategies. His focus on the industrial sector further strengthens Walden M&A’s ability to serve a […]

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Takeaways from the Smart Business Atlanta Dealmakers Conference 2025

Takeaways from the Smart Business Atlanta Dealmakers Conference 2025

For many family and founder-owned businesses, the decision to sell signals a significant life transition. As you contemplate this pivotal moment, understanding the current M&A landscape becomes crucial. The Smart Business Atlanta Dealmakers Conference 2025 recently convened savvy M&A professionals, business owners, and financial advisors, offering valuable insights into the evolving world of mergers and […]

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economic factors influencing M&A

Economic Factors Influencing M&A Markets in Q2 2025

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is a complex ecosystem sensitive to myriad economic forces. In Q2 2025, businesses navigating the M&A landscape face a unique set of challenges and opportunities. To better understand these dynamics, we spoke with Sara Burden, Principal at Walden M&A in Atlanta, who provided valuable insights into the economic factors […]

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Family-Owned M&A Transactions

Navigating Personal Dynamics in Family-Owned M&A Transactions

Selling a family business is a significant milestone, and it often involves as many emotional challenges as logistical ones. While finances and strategy are important, interpersonal dynamics are a crucial but often overlooked consideration in family-owned M&A transactions. Walden Principal Sara Burden recently shared her insights and firsthand experience with these unique issues, including common […]

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M&A South 2025: Tips for Building Connections

For industry professionals, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) represent a dynamic ecosystem in which relationships are crucial to success. According to Walden M&A President John Phillips, events like M&A South 2025 provide opportunities to build and strengthen meaningful connections, leading to tangible results. “M&A South 2025 is an opportunity for buyers and sellers’ representatives to meet […]

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