Demand for BPO services is expected to continue to grow over the next decade and beyond, creating opportunities for growth and consolidation in the industry. M&A activity in this industry is expected to grow in 2021 as the industry’s fragmentation continues to pique the interest of both financial and strategic acquirors. Download our Q2 Business […]

As the coronavirus pandemic is finally coming to an end, many company owners are reflecting on how the pandemic impacted their business — and more importantly, what’s next. At Bridgepoint, we understand that the decision to sell your company is influenced by a wide variety of factors, ranging from personal circumstances to financial performance to […]

The adoption of technology solutions by companies and consumers accelerated due to the pandemic. COVID-19 was a catalyst for technology trends we didn’t expect to become mainstream for years, and the shift to remote work and the need to compete in a hyperconnected world is influencing how companies approach software and technology. This focus on […]

As the pandemic recedes, the Industrial Services industry is rebounding. Our Q1 2021 Industrial Services report highlights the market outlook, recent transactions, trends, and factors impacting M&A activity in the Construction & Engineering Services and Testing & Inspection Services industries. Download the complimentary report now.

The plastics industry remained resilient through COVID-19 thanks to shifts in consumer behavior, and industry M&A activity was up year-over-year with strong valuations. Download our Q1 2021 Plastics Industry M&A Update to find industry trends, recent transactions, insights from key industry players, and the opportunities and challenges in the industry this year.

The IT Services industry flourished in 2020 as COVID-19 and remote work increased reliance on IT services. Though normalcy is beginning to return with vaccine rollout, we expect the IT services industry to continue thriving as companies invest further into digital infrastructure and modernizing their business systems. Download our Q1 2021 IT Services M&A Update […]

Q4 M&A activity in the staffing sector increased over Q3 and Bridgepoint expects activity to increase further in 2021 as vaccine distribution picks up and cities reopen and stabilize. Download our Q1 2021 Staffing M&A Update to see which areas of the staffing sector grew despite the pandemic, plus find M&A trends, recent transactions, staffing […]

Despite challenges caused by the pandemic, the trucking and logistics sector continues to grow and remains an essential industry. Bridgepoint expects 2021 to be a strong year for M&A activity in the industry. Download our Q1 2021 Trucking and Logistics M&A Report to gain valuable insight into the market outlook, M&A transaction activity, public comparables, […]

The consumer and retail sector showed overall resilience to the pandemic, in some cases thriving due to trends influenced by stay-at-home orders. Bridgepoint expects M&A volumes to increase steadily in 2021 in consumer and retail industries including Beauty & Cosmetics, Food & Beverage and Pet Products & Retail. Download our Q4 Consumer M&A Report to […]

Bridgepoint expects M&A activity in the Mountain West region to be robust in 2021 with vaccine distribution and economic recovery. Download our Mountain West M&A Quarterly Update for M&A trends and transaction activity for the region with a focus on recent transactions in Colorado and Utah. See the economic outlook by state for Colorado, Idaho, […]

Credit markets are starting 2021 better than expected; despite the impact of COVID on select companies, the markets rebounded in Q4 and began 2021 with optimism. Download our Q1 Debt Market Update to get an overview of the private credit market plus find lender trends, insights from institutional debt lenders, middle market debt volume, recent […]

The healthcare sector held strong throughout 2020, showing more resilience than many other industries. Bridgepoint expects 2021 M&A volumes in the healthcare sector to be robust with vaccine distribution and the desire for companies to roll up into regional and national brands. Download the report to see M&A activity, recent transactions, and market outlook for […]