Stephen Rossi was featured in an article by Anastasia Donde from Middle Market Growth, “Dealmaking in the Year Ahead” to discuss deal activity and an expected slowdown in M&A.
Rossi notes that, despite challenges, middle-market M&A has remained active. However, deals are taking longer to close as it takes time to find the right partner at favorable terms. Rossi emphasizes sectors like healthcare, technology, and business services as strong performers, while companies tied to consumer trends or with global supply chains face more risk. He also encourages launching deals sooner, as economic uncertainties may continue to affect valuations and leverage availability.