Systematic Acquisitions: A Competitive Advantage in 2026

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.

If you are a strategic or financial buyer, a business owner considering a sale, or a professional advisor, join us on February 12th @ 12pm EST for an exciting panel discussion as we examine how high-functioning buyers operate M&A in 2026.

Attendees can expect to hear insight 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

EVENT DETAILS:

DATE: Thu, Feb 12, 2026

TIME: 12:00PM – 1:00PM EST

LOCATION: Virtual

Our panelists include 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 register before February 12^th, 2026. There is no cost to attend. We will forward you a meeting link once you complete the registration form. If plans change and you cannot participate, you can still watch a live event 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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