Geopolitics is now the #1 concern keeping global M&A bankers up at night – more than inflation, market volatility and tariffs. That was one of the clearest signals from the Alliance of International Corporate Advisors (AICA) annual conference in London, where Michael Carter represented CMG alongside 50 M&A bankers from 25 boutique firms across Europe,...Read More
Terry Hannafin and Ramsey Goodrich represented CMG at Association for Corporate Growth’s flagship middle‑market dealmaker conference DealMax in Las Vegas last week with more than 3500 M&A professionals in attendance. Ramsey was again a featured speaker at the event, this time for “The Next Chapter of Dealmaking,” a forward-looking discussion on trends shaping how middle‑market...Read More
Click here to download report Our Q1 2026 Consumer Sector Quarterly Update is now live, providing a comprehensive view of the evolving consumer landscape, from macroeconomic trends to transaction activity and sector performance. In this quarter’s update, we cover: • A detailed Consumer Market Overview shaped by recent tariff rulings and global geopolitical developments •...Read More
At Carter Morse & Goodrich, we are launching a new quarterly update to share our perspective on the state of the M&A market, what we are seeing within our firm, and what it means for families and founders considering a once-in-a-lifetime transaction. A Strong but Uneven M&A Market The first quarter of 2026 continues a...Read More
Great day at the 2026 Exit Planning Exchange (XPX) Tri‑State Summit in NYC – a sold‑out event with ~125 attendees and, as always, a terrific room filled with local advisors. Carter Morse & Goodrich was proud to be part of the program. CMG Partner Terence Hannafin delivered the opening remarks to kick off the day...Read More
Natural Products Expo West 2026 highlighted several trends shaping the future of the food and beverage sector, from the continued rise of functional hydration to growing demand for protein-forward snacks and increased innovation in private label products. In his latest update, Ross Colbert, Managing Director and Head of Food & Beverage Investment Banking at Carter...Read More
Selling a business is often a “once in a lifetime” event. In this conversation with The M&A Advisors’ M&A TV, CMG Managing Partner Ramsey Goodrich shares perspectives on how founder-led businesses should think about preparation, positioning, and timing in today’s M&A market. Ramsey also discusses the coming “tsunami” of business transitions as a generation of...Read More
The 2026 AHR Expo was held February 2–4 in Las Vegas, drawing more than 53,000 HVAC professionals to the Las Vegas Convention Center. Our primary takeaway? Wear comfortable shoes – we logged over 15,000 steps per day navigating three expansive exhibit halls. Beyond footwear strategy, a few notable industry observations worth highlighting: 2026 HVAC Outlook...Read More
The Year of The Horse is here! Middle market dealmakers had little to celebrate in Q4 ’25 as macroeconomic uncertainty continued to dampen M&A activity. The Year of The Horse has arrived, bringing renewed optimism for economic growth and increasing consumer confidence. U.S. consumer sentiment weakened in the Dec-Jan period as concerns about higher foods...Read More
The last quarter of 2025 for M&A for manufacturing and industrial businesses continues to build momentum. As one business owner said, “the dust is starting to settle, but there is still a lot up in the air.” Overall, tariffs continue to dampen the M&A activity but there seems to be marginally more clarity going forward. ...Read More
