Q1 2026 M&A Update: What It Means for Families and Founders

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,...
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Exit Planning Exchange (XPX) Tri-State Summit 2026 Recap

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....
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Insights From Natural Products Expo West 2026: Key Trends Shaping the Food & Beverage Sector

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...
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Ramsey Goodrich Featured on M&A TV at the Future of Dealmaking Summit

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...
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AHR Expo 2026 Recap & Insights – HVAC Recovery Signals, M&A Momentum, and Market Outlook

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 –...
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Food & Beverage Sector Quarterly Update – Insights & Market Data Q4 2025

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...
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Manufacturing Sector Quarterly Update – Insights & Market Data Q4 2025

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...
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HVAC Sector Quarterly Update – Insights & Market Data Q4 2025

As we move through the first quarter of 2026, M&A activity across the HVAC industry reflects a market that is stabilizing, though still highly segmented. Manufacturing, distribution, and services are...
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Consumer Sector Quarterly Update – Insights & Market Data Q4 2025

In Q4 2025, the consumer sector operated in a mixed environment, marked by resilient demand in essential and lifestyle-driven categories alongside ongoing margin and cost pressures. Performance varied across subsectors,...
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