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Baird’s Continued Success in Flow, Motion and Power Technologies

Key trends and insights in Flow, Motion and Power Technologies as the focus shifts to 2025.

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Building Momentum: Key Drivers for Equity Issuance in 2025

Baird’s Equity Capital Markets desk shares a 2025 outlook and outlines market drivers for investors.

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Industrial ECM Year-End Update & Outlook

Baird’s Industrial ECM team reflects on key equity issuance themes and market trends in 2024 and implications for 2025.

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Takeaways From Debtwire Restructuring Forum

Ajay Bijoor's panel takeaways from Debtwire's Restructuring Forum 2024

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A Promising Year Ahead for M&A

In this year end update, see why our Global M&A team predicts accelerated M&A market activity in the next year.

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The Rise of Non-Traditional Players in Intelligence

Industry leaders share intelligence community perspective at Baird’s Annual Defense & Government Conference.

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GovTech Trends and Opportunities

Baird Software Research outlines GovTech trends and areas of focus for investment in pubic sector software webcast.

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Takeaways from Baird’s 2024 Defense & Government Conference

Baird's Defense & Government Investment Banking team shares takeaways from 7th annual Defense & Government Conference.

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Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence in the TMA Sector with Record Transaction Volume

Baird’s TMA practice was founded 25 years ago and has continued to evolve and expand with an exciting future ahead.

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Baird's Aftermarket Week Recap and 2025 Outlook

Learn more about key themes in the vehicle aftermarket space as we head into 2025.

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Baird’s 2024 Distribution Update and 2025 Industry Outlook

Baird's Global Distribution Group expects 2024 momentum to continue with a record backlog into 2025.

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2024 Industrial Conference Takeaways from Top CEOs

Read our top 9 takeaways from the 2024 Global Industrial Conference as top CEOs weigh in.

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How AI is Transforming B2B Information Services

Baird shares takeaways from exclusive executive event exploring how AI is reshaping B2B.

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Driving Innovation in Resilient Markets

Takeaways from Baird’s Financial, Legal & Compliance Symposium.

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Key Learnings from Beauty Connect LA 2024

Read our top 4 takeaways from Beauty Connect Los Angeles 2024.

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Fire & Life Safety Insights from Industry CEOs

Key takeaways from the annual Fire & Life Safety Sector dinner.

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Report: Capital Formation Transformation in the Secondary Market

Baird's GP Solutions Group examines the proliferation of these funds and forecasts this market scaling.

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WEBINAR: SaaS Business Valuation

Explore what the data shows with respect to whether growth or profitability is more important in affecting valuation.

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On the HR Horizon: Takeaways from HR Tech 2024

Baird's Human Capital Management Investment Banking team shares takeaways from annual HR Tech conference.

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Fed Rate Cuts a Catalyst for M&A Activity

Baird's Global M&A team's analysis of Fed Rate Cut on M&A activity

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Baird’s Annual Back to School EdTech Report

Baird Global Investment Banking’s EdTech team shares key sector themes in their annual back to school report

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2024 Consumer Brand Survey

Uncover the key trends for Gen Z Consumers and their spending habits.

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Navigating the Liquidity Landscape

Learn more about creative ways to address the current structural needs and solutions for liquidity

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RapidDeploy: At the Forefront of NextGen 911

The kickoff Baird’s GovTech & Public Safety Software Speaker Series

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Inside the Deal: Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Baird's Multi-Unit, Restaurants & Franchising team highlights a recent transaction with Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

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Baird Disruptors: August 2024

Privately Held Software Companies to Watch

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Nuclear Momentum: Advancing Our Clean Energy Future

Baird's takeaways from the 2024 American Nuclear Society Annual Utility Working Conference

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CEO Insights: All Lanes Open in Traffic Management

Barid shares takeaways from 2024 Traffic Management CEO Summit

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Baird's Thoughts from the Nutrition Business Journal Summit

Read more about key themes affecting the nutrition industry from C-Level executives and thought leaders.

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All Eyes On Cyber

Takeaways from Black Hat USA 2024

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Big Deals are Back – 10 Predictions for European PE

Baird's Global M&A team has an optimistic outlook for the remainder of 2024 and into 2025.

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Baird's Takeaways from Cosmoprof North America 2024

Themes from Cosmoprof North America 2024 on what's shaping the industry.

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Continued Momentum with Top Consumer Brands

Baird's Global Consumer team continues to partner with the most admired brands in the sector throughout 1H 2024.

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Baird’s YTD Momentum in the Thermal & Climate Technologies Sector

View our recent transaction activity in the Thermal & Climate Technologies space.

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M&A Market Recovery Set to Strengthen in Second Half

In this mid-year update, see why our Global M&A team predicts market momentum during the second half of the year.

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Global Industrial 2024 Mid-Year Update

Read more about our 2024 Global Industrial transaction momentum and market outlook.

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Vehicle Technology & Mobility and Outdoor Recreation

Read our 2024 second half insights in Vehicle Technology & Mobility and Outdoor Recreation.

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Uncover the Essential Insights from Top Mobility Industry Events

Learn more about key themes in the micromobility space the opportunities for investors.

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Baird Continues to Lead in Industrial ECM

Read more about our 2024 ECM momentum in the Industrial sector.

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Report: Navigating the Nuances of Continuation Vehicles

Themes and best practices based on 60 interviews with GPs, LPs and Secondary Investors

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Strategies for Success with Maria Watts

Hear from Maria Watts and her strategies for success in investment banking and how to be an effective leader.

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The Ripple Effect

Gain insights from the Baird's Global Water team and The Water Council.

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Baird's Takeaways from WWD's 2024 Beauty CEO Summit

Read about key themes in the Beauty space from WWD's 2024 Beauty CEO Summit.

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Cyber in Focus: 9 Themes for Investors

Cybersecurity Software team shares insight from CEOs, investors and thought leaders in the cybersecurity ecosystem.

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Takeaways from the National Outdoor Recreation Executive Forum

Key insights on how outdoor recreation is playing a crucial role in economic growth and opportunity.

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GenAI Disruption in the Business Information Industry

Insight from recent Baird and Stax hosted event “B2B Information: Leveraging AI and Futureproofing Against Disruptions”

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Inside the Deal: Motion Sale to Kelly

Baird's Human Capital Management Investment Banking team provides insight on our recent IT Staffing deal

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Navigating a New Era of Education and Digital Learning

Our Knowledge Solutions Investment Banking team shares insight from premier annual education conference

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Inside the Deal: How Incident IQ is Transforming K-12 Workflows

Baird’s Software team shares commentary on Incident IQ’s strategic investment from Cove Hill.

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M&A Recovery Right Around the Corner

We continue to expect a rebound in the M&A market during 2024 despite global deal counts remaining subdued in Q1.

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Baird's Continued TMA Sector Leadership

Baird's recent transaction momentum in the TMA sector.

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Dermatological Beauty Connect Top 6 Takeaways

Key insights from Baird's Beauty & Wellness team after attending the inaugural Dermatological Beauty Connect conference.

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AI Insights: How It's Revolutionizing Human Capital Management

Baird Global Investment Banking shares insight on the state of AI in HCM in new discussion series.

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Tackling Cyber Risks: Today’s Challenges and the Road Ahead

Cybersecurity leaders join Baird to discuss the current landscape and considerations in identifying cyber solutions.

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Software Leaders Share Insights at Baird Silicon Slopes Event

Baird's annual conference brings together software leaders and investors to discuss key industry trends and drivers.

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Baird Disruptors: February 2024

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

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Emerging Trends Across Legal and Compliance Technology & Services

Baird’s Legal and Compliance Technology & Services team share key insights from our conversations at Legalweek 2024.

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Notes from the Road: 6 Trends in Traffic Management

Ardis Tabb and Brad Page of Baird’s FIRE team share learnings from leading traffic management sector conference.

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Active Lifestyles & Fitness Update: Q1 2024

Key insights from Baird's Active Lifestyle's team on important trends impacting the space.

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Baird's Automation Sector Update: Winter 2024

Gain insights from the Baird Automation team on 2024 market activity.

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Leading Momentum in Consumer IPOs

Read about Baird's recent success in the Consumer IPO market.

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Key Insights from CEW’s State of the Industry

Key insights from Baird's Beauty & Wellness team form CEW's annual State of the Industry: Global Trend Report.

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Industrial
Key Themes from AHR Expo 2024

Read our insights from AHR Expo 2024 and the top trends impacting the space.

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Accelerating Into 2024

Gain insights on the Global Industrial backdrop for 2024 after a strong 2023.

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Baird Software Update: Better Days Ahead

Baird’s Software team reflects on the year that was and provides perspectives on 2024

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Baird ECM Outlook – Stars Aligning for a 2024 Rebound

With 2023 behind us, 2024 is expected to deliver a more conducive environment for equity offering activity.

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Global Water Sector Update: Q1 2024

Hear about the latest trends and themes in the Water & Filtration sector.

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Top Ten Trends in European PE in 2023 and Implications for 2024

The lull in the M&A activity over the last 18 months is soon expected to end as interest rates turn the corner

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