"Stryker and UFP signal renewed M&A momentum as dealmakers eye 2026 rebound"

Dykema's 2025 M&A Outlook survey report is mentioned in the Crain's article "Stryker and UFP signal renewed M&A momentum as dealmakers eye 2026 rebound." The article highlights growing optimism in the mergers and acquisitions market, with companies like Stryker and UFP Industries signaling plans to remain active buyers as interest rates ease and deal activity rebounds. It notes that many companies are prioritizing smaller, strategic “bolt-on” acquisitions over large transformational deals, reflecting a more selective and disciplined approach to growth. The piece also references Dykema’s latest M&A Outlook Survey, which found that nearly three-quarters of executives expect deal flow to increase over the next year, driven by strategic growth goals, private equity activity, and efforts to navigate economic uncertainty and tariffs.