Wilcox Investment Bankers Middle-Market Merger & Acquisition Monthly (October 2021)

Admin : Published October 26, 2021 Updated November 13, 2025

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Wilcox Investment Bankers Middle-Market Merger & Acquisition Monthly (October 2021)

Middle-Market M&A Keeps Trucking

Wilcox Investment Bankers is pleased to share our Middle-Market Merger & Acquisition Monthly for October 2021. The report offers data, metrics and trends regarding M&A activity and valuations for U.S. middle-market deals (<$500 million).

Despite the continuing headwinds (Covid, supply chain issues, inflation) middle-market M&A keeps trucking. Macroeconomic conditions are positive. U.S. economic indicators show continued expansion. Capital is available and relatively inexpensive; lenders are aggressive. Valuations remain high. Now is an opportune time to pursue a transaction.

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