Essential Connections: Here's the Deal with Rob Brown

The future of M&A: Market trends, dealmaking strategies and what’s ahead for 2027

Hear from Lincoln International CEO Rob Brown on the forces shaping M&A and what dealmakers should be watching as they prepare for the year ahead.

As the M&A landscape continues to evolve, dealmakers are navigating shifting valuations, changing financing conditions and new opportunities for growth. What will drive transaction activity in 2027, and how can buyers, sellers and advisors position themselves for success?

Join Rob Brown, CEO of Lincoln International, and Mike Sabutis, SVP at Datasite, for an insightful fireside chat exploring the trends, challenges and opportunities influencing today's dealmaking environment.

From private equity and corporate M&A to deal execution and the growing role of AI, this conversation offers an executive perspective on the dynamics shaping the next chapter of M&A.

What you'll learn

• The M&A outlook for 2027: Key market trends, emerging opportunities and sectors poised to drive deal activity.
• The evolving role of private equity and corporate buyers: How liquidity pressures, portfolio strategies and financing alternatives are influencing transactions.
• What it takes to get deals done: The importance of deal readiness, execution efficiency and navigating buyer-seller expectations.
• The impact of AI and technology: Where innovation and data are creating meaningful opportunities to improve due diligence and transaction execution.
• Leadership insights from across market cycles: Lessons learned and perspectives on the future of investment banking and M&A.