Our mergers and acquisitions (M&A) blog covers the topics that matter most to business owners considering a sale or acquisition. Explore practical guidance on business valuation, EBITDA multiples, due diligence, deal structure, buyer sourcing, financing, negotiation, exit planning and industry-specific M&A developments. These insights are written for business owners, strategic acquirers and investors seeking informed, actionable transaction guidance.
Build, License, Merge or Do Nothing: The Technology Decision Facing Independent Law Firms
Rapid technological change is forcing independent law firms to choose: build their own technology, license it, merge with a larger platform or do nothing. Here is how each path affects costs, talent and valuation.
Deaconess Closes HCA’s 31-Location Sale: What It Means for Home Health and Hospice M&A
Deaconess’s acquisition of 31 HCA home health and hospice locations highlights strategic demand for scale, multistate platforms, and carve-out readiness.
Law Firm MSOs: How Private Equity Is Investing in Law Firms
Private equity is moving into the legal industry through law firm MSOs. Here is what investors acquire, how owners obtain liquidity and where the legal boundaries remain.
Legal Services M&A: AI Acquisitions, MSO Expansion and New Ownership Models
Legal services M&A is accelerating across AI infrastructure, MSO platforms and alternative ownership models. See what the latest transactions mean for buyers, investors and law firm owners.
New SBA Acquisition Rules October 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
New SBA acquisition rules effective October 1, 2026 raise DSCR, financial diligence, valuation and equity requirements. What buyers and sellers should know.
New SBA Citizenship Rules Can Block an Otherwise Financeable Acquisition
New SBA citizenship rules can block an otherwise financeable acquisition. What buyers and sellers should check before committing to exclusivity and diligence.
Addus and AccentCare’s $275M Personal Care Acquisition: Signals for Home Care M&A
Addus HomeCare’s $275 million agreement to acquire AccentCare’s personal care division offers a rare public revenue benchmark—and important lessons about scale, carve-outs and home care M&A valuation.
Legal Services M&A Is Converging Around Scale, Workflow and Control
Law firm platforms, legal AI acquisitions and Google’s legal push show where legal services M&A value is concentrating in 2026.
The Home Healthcare M&A Market Just Split in Two
Home healthcare M&A is recovering—but not evenly. New August data show certified home health and hospice transactions rising sharply while private-duty and Medicaid deal activity falls. Here is what the split means for owners, buyers and valuations.
The SBA Quality of Earnings Rule: Implications for $3M+ Business Acquisitions
Effective October 1, 2026, the SBA QoE requirement may change lender screening, debt capacity and seller preparation for $3 million plus acquisitions.
Legal Services M&A in 2026: How Consolidation and AI Are Reshaping the Industry
Explore how consolidation, private equity and AI are reshaping legal services M&A in 2026—and what law firms, investors and owners should prepare for.
Home Health Care M&A and Personal Care Weekly Update | August 24, 2026
For owners considering a sale, the current market is active—but increasingly selective. Buyers continue to pursue established home healthcare and personal care businesses with strong compliance, favorable reimbursement, caregiver stability and geographic density. At the same time, regulatory changes are making transaction structure and pre-market diligence more important. This weekly update highlights the developments most […]