Trends Driving M&A for Aerospace, Defense & Space Report Summary M&A activity across aerospace, defense, and space remained resilient through Q3 2025, supported by converging tailwinds including commercial aircraft production recovery, sustained defense spending, and accelerating space and satellite investment. Buyers continue to favor engineered components, proprietary products, MRO services, and mission-critical defense technologies, resulting […]
Subsector Report
Trends Driving M&A for Real Estate & Construction Technology Report Summary Real estate and construction technology markets are undergoing a measured reset as capital markets volatility and higher interest rates temper near-term transaction activity. Despite this, long-term demand drivers including digitization of project management, cost estimation, asset lifecycle management, and workforce optimization remain firmly intact. […]
Trends Driving M&A for Aftermarket distribution Report Summary The Aerospace, Defense & Space aftermarket distribution sector is experiencing growth driven by record air travel demand, aging fleets, and persistent supply chain pressures. Global MRO spend is projected to grow at an 8% CAGR, while the used serviceable materials (USM) market is forecasted to reach $11.6B […]
Trends Driving M&A for Restaurants Report Summary CLA Meridian Capital’s Consumer team provides an in-depth look at investment and acquisition trends shaping the restaurant and hospitality landscape. Following two consecutive quarters of rising deal volume and value, the sector is demonstrating renewed investor confidence particularly among private equity firms actively deploying capital into resilient, domestically […]
Trends Driving M&A Electrical Contracting Services Report Summary The electrical contracting services sector continues to attract strong investor interest, supported by secular growth drivers including data center expansion, electrification, renewable energy deployment, and infrastructure modernization. Skilled labor constraints and project complexity are driving demand for scaled operators with strong safety records, diversified end markets, and […]
Trends Driving M&A for Technology Report Summary The construction technology sector continues to gain traction in 2025, with public company valuations and M&A activity reflecting investor optimism. Strategic acquirers are actively pursuing deals while financial sponsors back a wave of innovation in AI, drone mapping, VR, and digital twin technologies. Global market size is projected […]
