Webinar: 2025 Independent Sponsor Deal Report: M&A Transaction Data & 2026 Outlook

Independent sponsors continue to gain momentum in the lower-middle-market, but the deal environment is evolving. Shifts in valuations, capital availability, lender expectations, and competitive dynamics are reshaping how sponsor-led transactions get done. This session provides a data-driven overview of independent sponsor deal activity in 2025, highlighting key transaction trends, execution patterns, and capital structures — and what they signal for 2026 dealmaking. Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/###-###-#### /WN_jk9yD3EhSQSgCGnKJU_1_A Feb 25, ###-###-#### :00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) What We’ll Cover 2025 independent sponsor deal activity and transaction trends Typical deal sizes, EBITDA ranges, and valuation dynamics Capital sources supporting sponsor-led acquisitions How lenders and sellers are viewing independent sponsors today Common execution challenges and competitive pressures in sponsor deals Market tailwinds and headwinds shaping the 2026 M&A environment Strategic priorities for independent sponsors heading into 2026 This Session is a part of the 2025 Business Acquisition Webinar Series. Hosted by Patrick of O'Connell Advisory Group Connect with Patrick O'Connell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-o-connell-3b235177/ About O'Connell Advisory Group: https://oconnelladvisorygroup.com/