Northeast Ohio Deal Activity, February 2026: The Great Wealth Transfer

The Cleveland M&A market experienced a ~14 percent increase in activity in December 2025, as compared to the same period in 2025.
Columbus Deal Activity, February 2026 | M&A Impact Discussion: The Great Wealth Transfer

The Columbus M&A market, while modestly down in Q4 2025, experienced a significant increase in deal activity in 2025, as closed deal volume increased more than 16 percent, as compared to the full year in 2024.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity, February 2026 | M&A Impact Discussion: The Great Wealth Transfer

The Pittsburgh M&A market experienced a meaningful uptick (~150 percent increase) in deal activity in December 2025, as compared to the prior month.
Columbus Deal Activity, January 2026: 2025 Recap and 2026 M&A Outlook

The Columbus M&A market experienced a 15.4 percent decrease in activity in November 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity, January 2026: 2025 Recap & 2026 M&A Outlook

The Pittsburgh M&A market experienced a 38.5 percent decrease in activity in November 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity, January 2026: 2025 recap and 2026 M&A outlook

With valuations more stable and financing conditions improving, the balance between risk and return is becoming more attractive for both buyers and sellers.
Estate Planning 2025: Special Advertising Section

Estate Planning Council of Cleveland members from a variety of disciplines offer insights on a range of topics related to estate planning and wealth management.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity, December 2025: Unlocking value through effective post-merger integration

Post-merger integration (PMI) is the stage where a transaction’s strategic vision starts to take shape and the groundwork for long-term value is laid. While deal execution often captures headlines, the success of an acquisition ultimately depends on how well two organizations come together operationally, culturally and strategically. Successful integrations begin long before closing. The most […]
Columbus Deal Activity, December 2025: Unlocking value through effective post-merger integration

The integration journey doesn’t end once systems are combined or reporting lines are redrawn. It continues as teams align around shared goals, refine processes and embed new ways of working.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity, December 2025: Unlocking value through effective post-merger integration

The integration journey doesn’t end once systems are combined or reporting lines are redrawn.