On April 2, 2025 we were all liberated from our optimism for a M&A resurgence in 2025!
Geopolitical tensions, tariffs, and recession fears combined with a 0.3% contraction in the Q1 2025 US economy have created a challenging middle market M&A outlook.
Artemis' Q1 2025 M&A Update dives in to the factors driving the current M&A market, what coming changes may help lift middle market activity, and which industry sectors are resilient and remain hot.
Triumph Higher Education Acquires Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts
Lead by Alex Hicks, Managing Director at Artemis, the acquisition marks a strategic expansion for Triumph into the Canadian market - uniting PICA with the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.
Deal Closed! Bolt & Screw Supply Recapitalized with GradeEight Supply
Bolt & Screw Supply, a fastener and industrial supplies distributor serving Northwest Arkansas, completed a recapitalization transaction with GradeEight Supply, a portfolio holding of ShoreView Industries.
The M&A outlook into H2 2025 appears healthy, as activity and valuations in the middle market are supported by nonbank lending and continued interest from strategic and financial buyers.
