What’s driving the Specialized Services sector right now?
Our Q1 2026 Specialized Services Quarterly Update is now live! It highlights strong M&A momentum, evolving buyer behavior, and continued activity across business services.
In this quarter’s report, you’ll find:
• A Specialized Services market overview and key trends shaping deal activity
• Subsector spotlight: Foodservice Management & Catering
• Recent M&A transaction highlights
• Public market performance and subsector insights
• U.S. economic indicators impacting the space
With global M&A value up significantly and private equity remaining highly active, one theme stood out this quarter: buyers are asking deeper, more strategic questions earlier in the process, reinforcing the importance of preparation and positioning.
Take a closer look at the full report and connect with our Specialized Services lead, Terence Hannafin, to discuss what these trends mean for your business.

