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Q1 2026: What Will It Take to Unlock Deal Activity?

Growth TV offers preliminary Q1 signals, insights from DealMAX, and a European outlook.

Deal activity remains a key focus for private equity and middle-market leaders. In this episode, Scott Linch of Forvis Mazars and GF Data’s Bob Dunn review early-quarter signals, reflect on insights shared during the DealMAX market outlook panel, and discuss what it may take to unlock mergers and acquisitions (M&A) momentum in 2026. Plus, a European outlook from Fred Dearden of Forvis Mazars UK.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to a professional at Forvis Mazars.

This episode is brought to you by Forvis Mazars, a leading global professional services network. Posted with permission of Association for Corporate Growth (ACG).

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