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In this episode of Solomon Connects, Out of Home Advertising Association of America CEO Anna Bager joins Solomon Partners Head of Media & Entertainment Mark Boidman and Director Christian Bermel to discuss the powerful forces converging around out of home (OOH) media, from increased measurement to AI enhancement and new creative capabilities. They explore how out of home is becoming increasingly valuable as digital channels grow more crowded, giving brands access to unskippable, in-real-life (IRL) attention, and the opportunity to create memorable experiences for audiences in the physical world.

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 second half, including scale-driven consolidation, defensive strategic moves, and a more opportunistic approach to capital deployment.

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.

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.

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 value amid constrained liquidity and shifting underwriting standards.

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.

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.

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.

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 critical as companies head into the upcoming proxy season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.