Columbus Deal Activity, April 2026: Private equity’s new liquidity playbook

The Columbus M&A market saw deal volume remain flat in February as compared to the prior year
Pittsburgh Deal Activity, April 2026: Private equity’s new liquidity playbook

The Pittsburgh M&A market saw continued growth in February, pushing the year-to-date deal volume to an 83 percent increase over the prior year.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity, April 2026: Private equity’s new liquidity playbook

The Cleveland M&A market experienced a 46.9 percent increase in activity in the first two months of 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025.
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