2026 Winter Market Report

2026 Winter Market Report

Get an exclusive look at the latest insights from the 2026 Winter Market Report, featuring data from over 2,000 deals. This session will offer a comprehensive analysis of market trends, including impacts of tariffs/trade policy shifts/government spending cuts on deal volume, sale multiples, consideration structures, and the financial performance of target companies. We’ll also dive into the key factors driving successful deal closings, shifts in the M&A pipeline, and industry-specific activity. Looking ahead, the discussion will explore the Q1 and Q2 2026 outlook, along with the headwinds and tailwinds shaping the market forecast.

What You’ll Gain:

  • A clear view of how deal volume, valuations, and financing structures are evolving
  • Industry-specific insights into M&A activity and performance
  • Key drivers behind deals under LOI and successful closings
  • A forward-looking analysis of the top challenges and opportunities in Q1 and Q2 2026

Who Should Attend:

  • M&A advisors - Investment Bankers, Business Brokers, Attorneys, Financial Service Advisors (CPAs, QofE Advisors, etc.), Value Growth Advisors, etc.
  • Investors - Private Equity Professionals, Independent Sponsors, Family Office Advisors, Corporate M&A Professionals, etc.
  • Capital Finance Advisors - Commercial Lenders, Secondary Lenders (Mezzanine, etc.), ABL Lenders, etc.
  • Business Owners seeking a deeper understanding of the current M&A market and outlook

This session delivers the critical data and expert analysis you need to stay ahead in a rapidly changing M&A landscape.

Participants will earn 1.0 CPE credit in the Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge.

Additional Information

Prerequisites: Hold an academic degree (e.g. PhD, JD, MBA or Bachelor Degree); and/or one or more professional designations (such as CPA, CFA, CVGA, CEPA, or equivalent). Consideration will also be made for attendees who have private lower middle market management, owner, or advisory experience.

Advanced Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

Refunds and Complaint Resolution: Requests for refunds must be received in writing no later than thirty (30) days from initial program registration. No refunds will be granted for refund requests made later than thirty (30) days from initial program registration. No refunds will be granted for programs that are currently in process or completed. For more information regarding refund, complaint and program cancellation policies, please contact us at 312-856-9590.

Official National Registry: Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

WHEN

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Central Time Zone

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Featured Speaker

Bill McCalpin
Bill McCalpin
CEO
Capitalize Network

Pricing varies based on membership and survey participation. Survey participants can attend the webinar for free. Members pay $15 for the webinar or $125 for the webinar plus report. Non-members pay $45 for the webinar or $249 for the full package. Survey participants receive discounted or free access—members get the full package for $0, and non-members for $149.

You only need to have access to the internet. We recommend using either Chrome or Firefox. Additionally, good internet connectivity will ensure high-quality video conferencing. Audio for the webinar will be streamed via your computer speakers. We encourage you to test your speakers before the event to make sure everything works as it should.

You do not need to download or install any software to participate. Additionally, a webcam is also not required. 

For technical assistance, please send an email to info@amaaonline.com or click the conversation bubble on the right hand side of this page to start a live chat with an AM&AA event support representative.

AM&AA webinars take place during the Central time zone (Dallas,Texas,USA). 

You must first sign up for the webinars by clicking the blue button at the top right of this page. At that time you will be asked to create a password. Once you have finished signing up, simply click on "WEBINAR LOGIN" to join the waiting room. Live chat with other attendees will be available while you wait for the webinar to begin.

Yes. A recording of the webinar will be available on-demand 2-3 business days after the live online event.

We welcome your questions. Please email us at info@amaaonline.com

You will be able to submit questions or comments by typing them into the Q&A widget during the webinars. These questions will be answered as time allows during the Question & Answer session following the presentation.

All feedback and suggestions for future topics may be sent to info@amaaonline.com