ACG Detroit M&A Outlook

Jeanne Whalen will serve as a featured presenter at the ACG Detroit M&A Outlook on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 in Birmingham, Michigan.

Join ACG Detroit for a forward-looking discussion on the state of middle-market M&A and the forces expected to shape deal activity in 2027. As dealmakers navigate economic uncertainty, evolving capital markets, and pressure to deploy capital and generate liquidity, industry experts will explore the trends driving transactions, the challenges limiting activity, and the opportunities ahead.

Topics will include:

• The M&A Outlook: Economic and regulatory conditions, interest rates, and the potential for a sustained market recovery
• Private Equity & Exit Strategies: Dry powder, extended holding periods, fundraising challenges, and the outlook for sponsor exits
• Debt Markets & Financing: Lending conditions, private credit, and access to acquisition financing
• Valuations & Deal Structures: Purchase price expectations, creative financing, and strategies to bridge valuation gaps
• Sector Trends & Emerging Opportunities: AI, reshoring, infrastructure, defense, and industries poised for growth
• Buyer Competition & Acquisition Strategies: The evolving roles of strategic buyers, private equity firms, independent sponsors, and family offices
• Business Owner Exit Readiness: Strategies to maximize value and prepare for a sale, recapitalization, or investment
• Predictions for 2027: Expected deal activity, valuations, financing trends, and potential market catalysts