The second quarter of 2025 for M&A in the manufacturing and industrial space has been, well, interesting. Generally speaking, tariffs and ongoing political volatility continues to keep sellers on the sidelines and investors remain leery. Those that are dependent upon imports for core components of finished goods are facing real challenges at the moment with […]
Specialized Services continue to stand out in today’s M&A environment—not because they’re flashy, but because they’re foundational. These are the companies that keep industries running: providers of logistics, testing, compliance, facilities management, and a range of outsourced B2B services that enable scale, safety, and operational efficiency. While the broader M&A market remains uneven, Specialized Services […]
In our Q2 2025 Food and Beverage Sector Update, we cover: The latest insights and innovations at recent trade events BARCON, BevNET & Summer Fancy Food Show Key trends and headwinds facing Beer, Wine and Spirit wholesalers in 2025 Sector spotlight: Functional beverages are now the new modern soda Exclusive Q&A with Ross Colbert on […]
Carter Morse & Goodrich is excited to be attending the Upstate Capital Association of New York’s Saratoga Forum – an annual gathering of investors, dealmakers, and business leaders in update New York focused on middle market M&A. Location: Saratoga Hilton + Spa Veranda Suites Dates: July 23–24, 2025 Hosted at the iconic Saratoga Race Course […]
CMG’s Food and Beverage industry lead, Ross Colbert, will be attending BevNET Live 2025 in New York to meet with past clients, old friends, and new acquaintances and mingle with leaders throughout the industry. This signature two-day event brings together more than 700 thought leaders, trailblazers, and the next generation of brand founders to gain […]
Carter Morse & Goodrich is pleased to announce that Ross Colbert has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Southport, Connecticut office. In this role, he will leverage his 35+ years of M&A experience to lead CMG’s Food and Beverage industry vertical and drive transaction execution and business development initiatives. “We are excited […]
Carter Morse & Goodrich just returned from the AICA Annual Global Meeting in Chicago, IL, an incredible gathering of 50 global M&A professionals where we discussed the evolving state of the middle market and the forces shaping M&A in 2025 and beyond. A few key takeaways: Confidence is down: A broad survey showed declining optimism […]
Congratulations to ACG Connecticut on 25 amazing years! Carter Morse & Goodrich is proud of our involvement from Michael Carter who provided the key inspiration and was a founding board member, to Ramsey Goodrich who was President and Chairman Emeritus for more than a decade years and now the next generation of leadership getting involved […]
In a featured interview with Philip G. Palumbo, CFP®, Carter Morse & Goodrich Partner & Managing Director Terence Hannafin offers practical and strategic advice for business owners considering an exit. With over 15 years of experience advising shareholders of closely held and family-owned companies, Terence discusses: What you should know if you’re thinking about exiting […]
EOS Implementer Dan Bubniak sits down with Ramsey Goodrich, Managing Partner at Carter Morse & Goodrich, to dive into what it really takes to scale a business, maximize valuation, and navigate a successful exit. Ramsey moves $500M+ in transactions every year, advising CEOs on maximizing valuations, navigating exits, and scaling companies that buyers fight over. […]