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2023

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Industrial
Thought Leadership
Baird Continues to Lead in Distribution M&A

Read about Baird's continued success in Distribution M&A since 2021.

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Consumer
Thought Leadership
Flow, Motion & Power Technologies Takeaways

Hear from Baird's Flow, Motion and Power Technologies team and their 2023 Global Industrial Conference takeaways.

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Consumer
Energy
Healthcare
Industrial
Real Estate
Technology & Services
Thought Leadership
Cleared for Takeoff

Read why Baird is optimistic about the global M&A market in 2024

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Takeaways from Baird’s 2023 Defense & Government Conference

Read the takeaways from Baird’s 6th Annual Defense & Government Conference.

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Consumer
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Key Themes from PLMA's Annual Private Label Trade Show

Hear about the latest trends and themes in private label food & beverage.

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Industrial Conference Takeaways from Top CEOs

Read about key themes discussed at Baird's 2023 Global Industrial Conference.

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Industrial
Electronic Components Sector Update

Hear about the latest trends and themes in the Electronic Components sector.

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Industry Takeaways: Beauty Connect LA 2023

Read about key themes discussed at Beauty Connect LA 2023

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Consumer
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Maria Watts Discusses the Evolution of the Market with The Lead Left

Maria Watts shares her perspectives on the 2023 M&A market and the fund raising impact

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Industrial
Technology & Services
Thought Leadership
Executive Roundtable – What’s Next for Fire & Life Safety in Europe

Baird’s Global Investment Banking’s Fire & Life Safety team shares sector themes.

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Consumer
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Inside the Deal: School of Rock

Baird’s Multi-Unit, Restaurants & Franchising team shares what makes School of Rock’s business model unique

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Technology & Services
Thought Leadership
A New School of Thought: The Multi-Unit Education Opportunity

Baird outlines this emerging opportunity, the reasons why investors are excited and compelling companies to watch.

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Consumer
Thought Leadership
Juvenile & Toy Products Survey Results

Hear about the latest trends and themes in Juvenile & Toy Products

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Real Estate
Technology & Services
Thought Leadership
PropTech: The Convergence of Real Estate and Technology

Baird shares PropTech sector trends from leading industry event

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Consumer
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Key Themes from the NBJ Summit

Baird's takeaways from the Nutrition Business Journal Summit

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Consumer
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Baird's Pet Care Pulse

Insights from Baird's Pet Care team on industry trends and recent activity

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Technology & Services
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CEO Perspective: Traffic Management Market Dynamics

Industry leaders share perspectives on current and near-term activity in traffic management.

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Technology & Services
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Reopening of the Technology IPO Market

Baird's Tech ECM team shares insight on what's attracting investor attention to the next class of IPOs.

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Consumer
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Key Investment Themes in the Baby & Toddler Category

Members of Baird's Consumer team share insight on the future of the Baby & Toddler category.

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Technology & Services
Thought Leadership
What’s Next for Nuclear Services?

Takeaways from ANS Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo

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Consumer
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The Road Ahead: 6 Industrial Trends to Watch in Q4 2023

Hear from Baird's Global Industrial team on the top trends influencing the sector.

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Consumer
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SuperZoo Baird Team Takeaways

Baird's insights on SuperZoo 2023, a leading trade show in the pet care space

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Distribution
Energy
Healthcare
Industrial
Real Estate
Technology & Services
Thought Leadership
Operating In a Trough: H1 2023 Review of European PE Activity

Expected pickup in sale process launches by the end of 2023 signals that we are getting ready for the next M&A cycle.

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Technology & Services
ESG: From Tick Box to Value Driver

Panel explores the perspective of ESG champions, adopters and solution providers across the business ecosystem.

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Consumer
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Household Products Sector Trends & Sentiment

Hear from the private equity and lender community on sector trends and sentiments in Household Products.

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Technology & Services
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Baird Disruptors: July 2023

Baird's Software Equity Research team share their picks for leading privately held software companies to watch.

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Which sectors are private equity investing in at the trough of this M&A cycle?

Baird takes a closer look at the sectors that received the most private equity investment in the first half of 2023.

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Vehicle Technology & Mobility and Outdoor Recreation Perspectives

Gain insights from the Baird Vehicle Technology & Mobility and Outdoor Recreation team on the recent market perspectives

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Industrial
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Inside the Deal

With expertise in flow technology and precision agriculture, Baird assisted ARAG’s shareholders on this transaction

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Industrial
Baird's Automation Sector Update: Summer 2023

Gain insights from the Baird Automation team on the status of the market in 2023

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Transaction
Technology & Services
Inside the Deal: Selling an Industry Leading Asset in n2y

Read more on how Baird advised a leader in special education software

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Consumer
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Podcast: Trends in Women’s Health & Wellness

Two Baird experts discuss shifts in the women's health, wellness and beauty industry.

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Consumer
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Key Themes from Marquee Events in the Mobility Sector

Gain insights from the Baird Active Lifestyles, Fitness & Mobility team on top industry events

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Consumer
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Key Themes from Private Consumer Company Discussions

Gain insights from Baird's Global Consumer Team on key themes in the market.

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Consumer
Healthy Optimism Across the Food Industry

Baird’s Takeaways from The Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum

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Themes From THRIVE

Our Takeaways from Baird’s Beauty, Health & Wellness Leadership Summit

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Technology & Services
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Baird 2023 Q1 Software Earnings Insights

Technology ECM team shares key trends that emerged in earnings calls and consensus estimate adjustments.

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The State of Technology

Hear how investors are approaching the market and which secular themes are driving Technology equities

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Healthcare
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The Opportunity for Complementary Specialty Expansion

Baird sheds light on the emerging growth opportunities for physician practice management companies

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Takeaways from ASA ExecuVision Event

Human Capital Management team shares takeaways from leading staffing industry event

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RoadSafe Prior CEO Dave Meirick Talks Traffic Management with Ardis Tabb

Ardis Tabb sat down with Dave Meirick, prior CEO of RoadSafe, to discuss the latest in traffic management

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Healthcare
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Services and Supply Chain M&A Activity

Tom Cowap joins M&A Roundtable discussion on Molecule to Market podcast

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Takeaways from 25th WWD Beauty CEO Summit

Gain insights from the Baird Beauty & Wellness team on the recent industry event hosted by WWD

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Real Estate
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A Post-Pandemic View of the Real Estate Hospitality Sector

Baird’s Real Estate Group recently connected with investors to discuss trends and opportunities in the hospitality space.

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Consumer
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Takeaways from BeautyMatter FUTURE50 Event

Gain insights from the Baird Beauty & Wellness team on the recent BeautyMatter FUTURE50 Event

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Real Estate
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The Latest on the Multifamily Real Estate Sector

Real Estate Investment Banking sheds light on the dynamics defining the current multi-family market

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Technology & Services
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Key Takeaways from ASU+GSV 2023

Baird's Knowledge Solutions team shares top takeaways from ASU+GSV 2023

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Technology & Services
What to Know in Waste & Recycling M&A

Baird's Environmental Services team shares takeaways from WasteExpo 2023

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Technology & Services
Understanding Risk and Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity

Baird shares our top five takeaways from recent cybersecurity webinar

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Industrial
Key Takeaways: International Battery Seminar

Gain insights from the Baird Vehicle Technology & Mobility team on the recent International Battery Seminar

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Consumer
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Key Learnings from the Beauty Tech & Innovation Summit

Gain insights from the Baird Beauty & Wellness team on the recent Beauty Tech & Innovation Summit

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Technology & Services
Transaction
Inside the Deal

Read more about Baird's role in the sale of Maltego to Charlesbank

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Consumer
Takeaways from Conversation with Walmart Beauty Executive

Gain insights from the Baird Beauty & Wellness team on the recent discussion with Walmart Beauty Executive

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Thought Leadership
Technology & Services
A Look at Legalweek 2023: Key Trends and Takeaways

Baird Global Investment Banking shares takeaways from annual Legalweek conference

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Energy
Healthcare
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Technology & Services
Thought Leadership
Will the valuation gap between buyers and sellers in the M&A market narrow in 2023?

Read an in-depth review of M&A valuation trends for middle-market deals.

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Consumer
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Global Pet Expo Baird Team Takeaways

Gain insights from the Baird Pet Care team on the recent Global Pet Expo

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Technology & Services
Thought Leadership
Understanding the "Upskill" Opportunity

New report outlines the ongoing convergence of Human Capital & Knowledge Solutions sectors in the workplace

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Real Estate
Thought Leadership
Real Estate Joint Ventures and the Current Market Environment

Takeaways from IMN's Annual Winter Forum On Real Estate Opportunity & Private Fund Investing

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Technology & Services
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Baird 2022 Q4 Software Earnings Insights

Baird provides insights into earnings report trends and key themes in Q4.

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Thought Leadership
Optimism in the Air at Software Silicon Slopes

Key insights from panel discussions and conversations at Baird's 2023 Software Silicon Slopes event.

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Consumer
Thought Leadership
Active Lifestyles & Fitness Update

Hear from the Baird experts on trends and market updates within the Active Lifestyles & Fitness sector

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Consumer
Thought Leadership
Inspired Home Show Takeaways and M&A Outlook

Gain insights from Baird's Household Products team following the annual Inspired Home Show

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Technology & Services
Reports
Baird Disruptors: February 2023

Baird's Software Equity Research team share their picks for leading privately held software companies to watch

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Thought Leadership
Technology & Services
A Marketing and Commerce Solutions 2022 Year in Review

Baird provides a recap of significant trends, events and transaction activity in the sector.

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