Andrew Silver Previews 2026 Deal Flow with Mergers & Acquisitions

Andrew Silver, principal in Much’s Corporate & Finance group, discussed the strong start to 2026 middle-market deal flow in his latest interview with Mergers & Acquisitions. He attributed the momentum to a healthy amount of ready-to-deploy capital as well as slightly lower interest rates that reduce the cost of capital and effectuate an easier finance path for transactions.

Silver additionally highlighted how sellers are adjusting their expectations in terms of multiples on exit, deal structure, and transaction processes. He said, “I expect a busy year in transactions in the middle market in 2026.”