Solomon Connects

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  AI, Scale, and Sponsors: The Mid-Year M&A Reset 05.08.2026 15min

  In this episode of Solomon Connects, Solomon Partners Financial Institutions Partner Tannon Krumpelman and Technology Managing Director James Butcher join M&A Director Chris Moynihan for a mid-year M&A cross-sector outlook. They discuss the divergence between headline-making deal value and mid-market volumes, the evolving impact of AI on transaction dynamics, and the challenges in sponsor-driven activity amid financing constraints. The conversation also explores the themes shaping the...
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  Consumer Retail M&A: Building Durable Competitive Advantage 01.07.2026 23min

  In this episode of Solomon Connects, Solomon Partners Co-Head of Consumer Retail Group Jeff Derman joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss how continuous disruption has reshaped the consumer retail sector and what separates today’s winners from the rest. They explore the importance of scale, operational agility, and disciplined strategy as companies navigate AI, inflation, tariffs, and shifting consumer behavior.
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  M&A Today: AI’s New Role on the Deal Team 08.06.2026 5min

  In this episode of Solomon Connects, Solomon Partners’ Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss how AI is being deployed across investment banking today. They explore where AI is already accelerating workflow efficiency, why relationships remain central to advisory work, and how firms are thoughtfully integrating AI without compromising execution.
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  Capital Gets Creative in a Higher-for-Longer World 19.05.2026 15min

  In this episode of Solomon Connects, Solomon Partners’ Head of Capital Advisory Vinod Chandiramani joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss how more complex capital markets are reshaping financing and recapitalization decisions across the middle market. They explore why proactive capital planning, creative capital solutions, and hybrid capital are increasingly critical as traditional amend‑and‑extend approaches face a higher bar — creating opportunities for capital advisory to unlock ...
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  M&A Today: Disciplined Dealmaking in an Uncertain World 18.05.2026 9min

  In this episode of Solomon Connects, Solomon Partners’ Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to break down the key forces shaping M&A activity following a strong but complex first quarter. They discuss the return of large-cap strategic buyers, persistent valuation gaps, and rising activism, while unpacking how boards and management teams should approach dealmaking in Q2 and beyond as macro volatility persists.
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  Navigating Exits, Capital, and Continued Volatility in 2026 26.03.2026 15min

  In this episode of Solomon Connects, Solomon Partners’ Head of Financial Sponsors Sash Rentala joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss the evolving M&A landscape amid elevated rates, macro uncertainty, and supply‑demand imbalance for assets. They explore why A‑quality assets continue to trade, what’s holding back broader exit activity, and how the secondaries market, AI, and private credit are shaping the broader dealmaking environment in 2026.
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  From Gridlock to Green Shoots: 2026 M&A Healthcare Market 25.02.2026 11min

  In this episode of Solomon Connects, Solomon Partners’ Head of Healthcare Jon Hammack joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to unpack the current state of the healthcare M&A market and the key themes shaping a more constructive deal environment this year. Jon shares insights on sponsor and strategic dynamics, record pipelines, improving market clarity, and the sub-sectors driving deal activity from healthcare IT and pharma services to medtech.
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  M&A Today: Activism Accelerates – What Boards Need Now 23.02.2026 6min

  In this episode of Solomon Connects, Solomon Partners’ Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss how shareholder activism is becoming more prevalent, faster-moving, and increasingly focused on strategic change rather than simply financial performance and governance. They explore how activists are positioning themselves as constructive partners and why proactive self-assessment, clear communication, and shareholder engagement are...
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  M&A Today: Deal Activity Expected to Accelerate in 2026 29.01.2026 8min

  Solomon Partners’ Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs sits down with M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss their M&A outlook for 2026. The conversation highlights key themes to watch for this year, including sponsor exit momentum, a renewed IPO market, increased in‑sector strategic consolidation, and a more accommodating regulatory environment.
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  M&A Momentum: Cross Sector Outlook for 2026 16.01.2026 17min

  This cross‑industry roundtable from Solomon Partners examines how the M&A landscape evolved in 2025 and the factors expected to shape deal activity in 2026 across healthcare, technology, and financial services. Industry coverage bankers Jon Pritti, James Butcher, and Alex DeOteris join M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss key macro and sector themes, including evolving sponsor dynamics, AI’s accelerating market influence, cross-platform collaboration and more.
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  Unlocking Value & Navigating Conflicts in Tax Receivable Agreements 17.12.2025 11min

  Solomon Partners’ Managing Director Matthew Cornish from our Financial Institutions Group joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to unpack the evolving market for illiquid financial assets, with a particular focus on tax receivable agreements (TRAs). They discuss the rise in interest for TRAs, navigating conflicts these agreements create for boards and shareholders, and best practices for managing and retiring these liabilities to enhance shareholder value.
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  M&A Today: Discipline in the Board Room — Lessons Learned When M&A Deals Unwind 03.12.2025 7min

  Solomon Partners’ Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss strategic discipline in M&A and lessons learned from the recent unwinding of several marquee M&A transactions. They unpack underlying challenges — from debt burdens to market shifts — and share how boards can stress-test mergers to ensure sustainable, long-term value.
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  Dealmaking in the Age of AI: The Power of Data 29.10.2025 11min

  Solomon Partners’ Craig Muir, Head of Software, Data & Analytics, joins Jeff Jacobs, Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking to discuss how AI, data, and tech-enabled services are reshaping dealmaking in tech. They unpack M&A trends and valuation strategies as the year wraps up and we look ahead to 2026.
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  FIG in Focus: M&A Trends Shaping Financial Institutions 25.09.2025 9min

  Arik Rashkes, Head of Solomon’s Financial Institutions Group (FIG), joins Chris Moynihan to discuss the evolving M&A landscape across insurance, wealth management, asset management and specialty finance sub-sectors. From increasing deal activity across distribution businesses to strategic consolidation and unbundling trends and the role of private equity, the episode explores key trends shaping FIG and what’s ahead for 2026.
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  M&A Today: Why 2025 Is Defying Expectations 24.09.2025 6min

  Solomon Partners’ Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to unpack the momentum in the M&A market, despite the uncertainty earlier in the year. They explore the forces driving strategic consolidation and large-cap private equity transactions—offering insights into what’s fueling activity and what to expect heading into 2026.
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  Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in Today's Healthcare M&A Market 27.08.2025 13min

  Solomon’s Head of Healthcare Jon Hammack and Partner Jon Pritti explore the dynamics shaping today’s healthcare M&A market. Healthcare remains a resilient sector despite macroeconomic headwinds and continued interest rate and LP liquidity pressures. They share insights on why momentum is expected to build through late 2025 and into 2026.
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  M&A Today: The New Playbook for Dealmaking 18.08.2025 6min

  Solomon Partners’ Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs joins M&A Director Chris Moynihan to discuss how the M&A process has evolved from a one-off event into a repeatable growth engine for acquirers. They break down the consistent drivers of deal success—clear strategy, holistic due diligence, and strong post-deal integration.
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  M&A Today: Delaware, Texas, Nevada – The New Incorporation Map 28.07.2025 10min

  Solomon's Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs and M&A Director Chris Moynihan discuss the shifting landscape of corporate incorporation and why some companies are moving from Delaware to states like Texas and Nevada. They explore the legal developments and market trends that are prompting boards to reassess incorporation strategies as part of broader M&A and governance planning.
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  What’s Driving the Healthcare M&A Market Today? 16.07.2025 11min

  Solomon’s Healthcare Managing Director Brad Hildebrand speaks with M&A Director Chris Moynihan about the evolving healthcare M&A landscape, highlighting why the sector remains attractive due to its size, growth, and resilience. They discuss the impact of market conditions, including regulatory uncertainty and interest rates, as well as the dynamics of both private equity and strategic buyers in M&A activity today.
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  M&A Today: Our Take on Take-Privates 21.05.2025 6min

  Our latest episode covers the increased activity in take private transactions. Solomon's Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs and M&A Director Chris Moynihan discuss the market trends driving the uptick in take-private M&A and the complexities behind these deals.