This virtual event took place on February 12, 2026. IF YOU MISSED IT, SUBMIT THE FORM TO WATCH The webinar recording On demand.
In 2026, the acquirers who win are not the ones who find the most deals, but the ones who build a repeatable, scalable system to evaluate, execute, and integrate them. The most successful acquirers aren’t chasing deals — they’re running M&A like a disciplined business unit.
Blue River held on February 12th @ 12pm EST an exciting panel discussion where we examined how high-functioning buyers operate M&A in 2026.
Attendees heard insights about:
- How high-functioning buyers build a repeatable acquisition engine
- What separates deal chasers from disciplined programs
- Criteria, disqualification tools, and early cultural assessment
- Why disciplined buyers matter to owners
- Why integration planning must begin before the LOI
Our panelists included Sara Clevenger, Partner & Buy-side Practice Leader at Blue River, Lisa Mitchell, Chairperson of Solve Industrial Motion Group, and Jeff Walker, Senior Vice President of Strategy & M&A at BraunAbility.
Please fill out the WATCH ON DEMAND form on this page to access the webinar recording.
About Blue River
Blue River Financial Group is a middle market merger and acquisition advisory firm. We assist corporations, private equity groups and individuals in the sale and acquisition of businesses, and have completed assignments in multiple business segments. With over 20 years of experience spanning across 50 global industries, Blue River provides a suite of services to middle market clients including corporate development, private equity support, valuations and transaction consulting, placing a premium on relationship-centered transaction counsel and client focus.
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