Corporate Finance Associates

Corporate Finance Associates One of the oldest middle market investment banking firms in North America. CFA draws upon substantia

With CFA, you'll work locally with a senior principal, who can provide expert valuation, analysis, and deal-making skills, as well as preferred access to a vast network of national and international buyers. Serving as your partner throughout all phases of the engagement, your CFA principal will guide you through every challenge, advocate on your behalf, and leverage our company's wealth of experie

nce and resources to see you through to a successful close. Local service is provided by offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, India, and partner offices in Brazil, China and throughout Europe.

https://www.cfaw.com/blog/spring-2026-ma-report-in-the-chemicals-and-plastics-industry-sectorThe report below gives a go...
05/04/2026

https://www.cfaw.com/blog/spring-2026-ma-report-in-the-chemicals-and-plastics-industry-sector
The report below gives a good overview of the Spring 2026 M&A activity in the Chemicals and Plastics Industry Sector. The global chemicals and plastics market faced compounding pressures in early 2026, driven by structural overcapacity, trade policy shifts, and a significant geopolitical shock. According to the BASF Report published in February 2026, global chemical production is projected to grow by 2.4% in 2026, a notable slowdown from 3.6% in 2025, reflecting subdued industrial activity across mature economies. BASF also noted that the inventory build-up that supported 2025 volumes will not repeat in 2026, further weighing on near-term output. Mature economies are expected to record a decline of 0.6% in chemical production, with the EU particularly affected by weak demand, high import pressure, and ongoing energy cost burdens. Automotive production, an important downstream sector, is forecast to decline slightly after a stronger 2025.

Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide (CFAW) is an independent international investment banking firm serving middle-market businesses.

https://www.cfaw.com/blog/spring-2026-ma-report-in-the-energy-industry-sectorThe report below gives a good overview of t...
04/28/2026

https://www.cfaw.com/blog/spring-2026-ma-report-in-the-energy-industry-sector
The report below gives a good overview of the Spring 2026 M&A activity in the Energy Industry Sector. The global fossil energy market is estimated to be valued at $7.6 trillion in 2026, and is forecasted to reach $9.2 trillion by 2032, driven by industrial demand, data center electrification, and energy security priorities. The global renewable energy market is estimated at $1.9 trillion in 2026, with the International Energy Agency projecting solar and wind generation growth of 20% through the year. Crude oil prices held broadly steady at the outset of Q1 2026, with Brent settling at approximately $61 per barrel in January amid ample global supply. In North America, Henry Hub natural gas prices surged sharply in response to Winter Storm Fern before easing in February as production levels normalized.

Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide (CFAW) is an independent international investment banking firm serving middle-market businesses.

https://www.cfaw.com/blog/spring-2026-ma-report-in-the-industrials-industry-sectorThe report below gives a good overview...
04/24/2026

https://www.cfaw.com/blog/spring-2026-ma-report-in-the-industrials-industry-sector
The report below gives a good overview of the Spring 2026 M&A activity in the Industrials Industry Sector. The global industrials sector, seen as a backbone of economic activity for years, continued to show steady growth in 2026, reaching an estimated value of about US$ 15.6 trillion. It is expected to rise to nearly US$ 22.1 trillion by 2033, with a stable annual growth rate of 5.1%. In the first quarter of 2026, the sector showed notable strength despite facing tariff pressures and uneven demand across regions. A key sign of this resilience came in February when the ISM Manufacturing PMI climbed to 52.4%, marking the second month in a row above the 50% mark and indicating a return to expansion in U.S. manufacturing.

Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide (CFAW) is an independent international investment banking firm serving middle-market businesses.

https://www.cfaw.com/blog/spring-2026-ma-report-in-the-transport-logistics-and-supply-chain-industry-sectorThe report be...
04/20/2026

https://www.cfaw.com/blog/spring-2026-ma-report-in-the-transport-logistics-and-supply-chain-industry-sector
The report below gives a good overview of the Spring 2026 M&A activity in the Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Industry Sector. The global transportation market was valued at about $7.15 trillion in 2026 and is expected to grow at a rate of 6.3% per year. It entered the year in a cautious stabilization phase. While freight volumes showed some improvement, growth varied across different modes, influenced by ongoing tariff uncertainties and changing inventory strategies. Air transport emerged as the strongest performer, with industry revenues projected to surpass $1 trillion, reaching approximately $1.053 trillion in 2026.

Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide (CFAW) is an independent international investment banking firm serving middle-market businesses.

https://www.cfaw.com/blog/spring-2026-ma-report-in-the-financial-services-industry-sectorThe report below gives a good o...
04/16/2026

https://www.cfaw.com/blog/spring-2026-ma-report-in-the-financial-services-industry-sector
The report below gives a good overview of the Spring 2026 M&A activity in the Financial Services/Fintech Industry Sector. The global financial services market is estimated at $38.58 trillion in 2026, growing at a 6.8% CAGR and is forecasted to reach $51.11 trillion by 2030. Key growth drivers include digital banking expansion, cross-border payment infrastructure, and rising institutional investment participation across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Q1 2026 was active across all subsectors. The Federal Reserve maintained rates within the 3.50% to 3.75% range, keeping credit conditions broadly stable.

Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide (CFAW) is an independent international investment banking firm serving middle-market businesses.

https://www.cfaw.com/blog/spring-2026-ma-report-in-the-technology-media-and-telecom-industry-sectorThe report below give...
04/13/2026

https://www.cfaw.com/blog/spring-2026-ma-report-in-the-technology-media-and-telecom-industry-sector
The report below gives a good overview of the Spring 2026 M&A activity in the Technology, Media and Telecom Industry Sector. The Technology, Media, and Telecommunications sector entered Q1 2026 with strong momentum, supported by expanding enterprise IT budgets and accelerating investment in AI-driven infrastructure. Gartner forecasts global IT spending to reach $6.15 trillion in 2026, reflecting 10.8% growth over 2025. Server spending is expected to increase 36.9% year over year, while total data center investment is projected to exceed $650 billion in 2026. Hyperscalers including Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Meta collectively invested over $350 billion in AI-related capital expenditure in 2025, with elevated spending expected to continue in 2026.

Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide (CFAW) is an independent international investment banking firm serving middle-market businesses.

https://www.cfaw.com/blog/spring-2026-ma-report-in-the-metal-fabrication-industry-sectorThe report below gives a good ov...
04/10/2026

https://www.cfaw.com/blog/spring-2026-ma-report-in-the-metal-fabrication-industry-sector
The report below gives a good overview of the Spring 2026 M&A activity in the Metal Fabrication Industry Sector. The global Metal Fabrication Market is expected to reach $23.4 billion by 2026, with U.S. production projected to grow by 5.5%. At the start of Q1 2026, the sector was in its strongest position since the post-pandemic recovery, supported by data that backs the optimism. Production grew consistently over all three months, as shown in ISM Manufacturing PMI reports. The index moved from 47.9% in December 2025 to 52.6% in January, held at 52.4% in February, and edged up to 52.7% in March, marking the first sustained expansion since early 2024.

Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide (CFAW) is an independent international investment banking firm serving middle-market businesses.

https://www.cfaw.com/blog/spring-2026-ma-report-in-the-agriculture-industry-sectorThe report below gives a good overview...
04/09/2026

https://www.cfaw.com/blog/spring-2026-ma-report-in-the-agriculture-industry-sector
The report below gives a good overview of the Spring 2026 M&A activity in the Agriculture Industry Sector. The global agriculture sector entered 2026 with an estimated gross production value of approximately $4.99 trillion, with structural bifurcation between crop and livestock subsectors defining Q1 performance. Soft commodity prices, persistent input cost inflation, and shifting trade flows shaped conditions across all major producing regions throughout the quarter. North American row crop producers faced the most acute pressure. Corn and soybeans were priced at $4.21 and $10.39 per bushel respectively, both near or below estimated breakeven levels.

Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide (CFAW) is an independent international investment banking firm serving middle-market businesses.

https://www.cfaw.com/blog/winter-2026-ma-report-in-the-aerospace-defense-government-industry-sectorThe report below give...
02/11/2026

https://www.cfaw.com/blog/winter-2026-ma-report-in-the-aerospace-defense-government-industry-sector
The report below gives a good overview of the Winter 2026 M&A activity in the Aerospace, Defense & Government Industry Sector. The A&D industry ended 2025 in a global industrial renaissance, with the first-ever $1.01 trillion U.S. defense budget request. This breakthrough marks a wider shift from the peace dividend period to a security supercycle, where military expenditure is driven by exigency needs of autonomous systems and integrated missile defense. In the meantime, commercial aviation had entered into a high-volume ex*****on strategy, trying to work through a decade-long backlog of 17,000 aircraft and struggling with a supply chain that was weak but recovering.

Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide (CFAW) is an independent international investment banking firm serving middle-market businesses.

https://www.cfaw.com/blog/winter-2026-ma-report-in-the-consumer-retail-industry-sectorThe report below gives a good over...
02/11/2026

https://www.cfaw.com/blog/winter-2026-ma-report-in-the-consumer-retail-industry-sector
The report below gives a good overview of the Winter 2026 M&A activity in the Consumer Retail Industry Sector. The world consumer and retail market hit a high of $35.2 trillion in 2025 and is estimated to reach $50.9 trillion in 2030 with a CAGR of 7.7%. The growth of e-commerce, rising use of artificial intelligence, and accelerating urbanization in emerging markets all remain drivers of structural growth. Although the online channels are the fastest-growing channel, the largest portion of overall retail revenues is still attributed to the conventional supermarkets. Slowdown has been caused by macro headwinds, including U.S. tariffs, inflation increase, and low consumer confidence since 2020.

Corporate Finance Associates Worldwide (CFAW) is an independent international investment banking firm serving middle-market businesses.

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