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Takeaways from Baird’s 2025 Defense & Government Conference

Baird's Defense & Government Investment Banking team shares key takeaways from the group's 8th annual conference.

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2025 Industrial Conference Takeaways from Top CEOs

Baird's 55th annual Global Industrial Conference gathered Industrial CEOs to discuss growth and profitability strategies.

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Fueling Growth: Consumer and M&A Themes Reshaping Nutritional Supplements

Discover the shifts in consumer behavior transforming the nutritional supplements space for brands and investors

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AI-Enabled Industrial Software Takes Center Stage

Key themes from Baird's AI & Industrial Operations panel with leaders from across the Industrial Software landscape.

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The Rules of the Road for Corporate M&A

Gain expert insights on corporate M&A trends, strategies and best practices to navigate today’s dealmaking environment.

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The Momentum in Senior Care Franchising Continues

Baird’s Multi-Unit & Franchising Team Shares Category Perspectives After Advising on Second Home Care Franchisor Deal in 2025

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The Multi-Track Process

Baird's Equity Private Capital Markets team offers insights on how minority equity tools enable interesting outcomes

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Inside The Deal: Alliance Laundry Holdings

Learn about Alliance Laundry's initial public offering from Baird's Equity Capital Markets and Global Industrial teams.

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The Durable Growth Opportunity in Construction Software

Baird's Industrial & AEC Software team shares key themes for investors and operators in the sector.

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Why Menopause Is the Next Big Investment Opportunity

Baird's Women's Health team shares key insights from The Swell's "The New Pause" Symposium.

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Organized Sports Industry Report 2025

The future of organized sports, a new category for investment proven by increased participation and across youth sectors.

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Powering the Future: Nuclear's Essential Zero Carbon, Baseload Role in the AI Age

Baird's Nuclear Services team shares industry insights and trends from leading nuclear professionals.

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Navigating Waters: Insights from North America's Largest Water Quality Event

Members of Baird’s Water & Flow Technologies team provide key takeaways from North America's largest water quality event.

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Navigating the Future of K–12 Education

Baird Global Investment Banking’s EdTech team shares key survey results in their annual back to school report.

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Baird’s Insights on the Electrical Power Solutions Sector

Baird’s perspectives on the electrical power solutions sector with data, grid, and energy trends.

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The Emerging Opportunity in European Defense

Baird's insights from DSEI UK on opportunities in the global defense industry.

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Golf in Play: What’s Driving Investment Opportunities

Baird's insights on the evolving golfing industry for the consumer and investor

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Navigating Liquidity, Competition and Strategic Financing Trends

Baird's European Debt Advisory team shares several key themes shaping financing strategies in the region.

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Baird Disruptors: August 2025

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

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Baird’s Takeaways from the 23rd Edition of Cosmoprof North America

Baird's Beauty & Wellness insights from Cosmoprof 2025.

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What Cybersecurity Leaders Need to Know

Baird’s Cybersecurity team shares sector insight following Black Hat USA conference.

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Inside the Deal: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

Baird’s exemplary leadership and premier execution in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’ follow-on offering.

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Global Industrial 2025 Mid-Year Update

Despite tariff headwinds, Baird's Industrial team closed $21.5B in 1H 2025 deals - setting the stage for a strong 2H.

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M&A Market Signaling an Upturn in the Second Half of 2025

Baird's Global M&A team provides insight into the M&A market for the remainder of 2025.

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Vehicle Technology & Mobility and Outdoor Recreation Sector Update

Gain insights and current market perspectives from the Baird Vehicle Technology & Mobility and Outdoor Recreation team.

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Baird Defense & Government 2025 Mid-Year Update

Baird Defense & Government Investment Banking team executed 12 transactions totaling $4.2B in aggregate value.

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Navigating Change: GRC Leaders Discuss the Future of Compliance in Europe

Industry leaders share perspectives on Europe's regulatory landscape, and the growing importance of data integrity.

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Industrial ECM Mid-Year Update

Baird’s Industrial ECM team recaps H1 2025 equity market trends and shares outlooks on issuance and PE-backed activity.

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Looking Down the Road in Traffic Management

Baird's insights on the traffic management industry.

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Takeaways from the 55th International Paris Air Show

Baird's Global Industrial Group outlines key trends and takeaways from the Aerospace industry's largest annual event.

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How European Debt Markets are Navigating 2025’s Uncertainty

European Debt Advisory team shares our perspectives on three trends we’re watching closely.

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AI Trends in Legal and Compliance Technology & Services

Read Baird's takeaways from Legalweek 2025.

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Tech Talk: How AI is Changing IT Services Business Models and M&A

Highlights from Baird's panel discussing the proliferation of data and implementation of AI on business and M&A.

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The Impact of Investing in Women’s Health

Baird's Takeaways from the Health of Women Investor Summit 2025

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Baird's Perspectives on the Electrical Power Solutions Market

Read our insights on the Electrical Power Solutions industry and recent transaction momentum.

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Key Takeaways from The Car Wash Show

Read about key themes in the car wash space from The Car Wash Show 2025.

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Baird’s Takeaways from The Medical Spa Show 2025

Read key themes from the 2025 Med Spa Show in our recent update

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Baird's Takeaways from WWD's 2025 Beauty CEO Summit

Read about key themes in the beauty space from WWD's 2025 Beauty CEO Summit.

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How Cybersecurity is Evolving in the AI Era

Baird's Cybersecurity team shares insights from CEO's investors and thought leaders in the industry.

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Making Government Easier for Everyone

Baird's GovTech Speaker Series continues in a conversation with PayIt President & COO

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How EdTech is Rolling with The Changes

Our Knowledge Solutions Investment Banking team shares insights from the largest EdTech conference.

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Accelerating Women’s Health Investment

Insights from the WHAM Women's Health Investments Roundtable featuring Sasha Kelemen

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How Is the M&A Market Reacting to Current Headwinds?

Baird's Global M&A team shares insights surrounding the current M&A market and their outlook for the remainder of 2025

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Automotive Service Report

Read insights on the Automotive Service industry and key themes impacting the space.

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Paving the Way to Growth in Pavement Services

Baird shares takeaways from PAVE/X 2025.

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Checking In On K-12: 3 Key Themes

Insights from Baird's panel with experts to discuss the biggest themes in the K12 landscape.

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Transaction Momentum in the Packaging & Containers Sector

View our recent transaction activity in the Packaging & Containers sector with a strong start to the 2025 campaign.

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Software in Focus: The Halo Around GovTech

Insights from Baird’s panel with industry leaders to discuss opportunities in the GovTech sector.

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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 trends and drivers.

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Baird's 2025 AHR Expo Recap

Baird's Thermal & Climate Technologies team shares takeaways from the HVAC/R industry’s premier trade show – AHR Expo.

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Baird Disruptors: February 2025

Privately Held Software Companies to Watch

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12 Predictions for European Private Equity Activity in 2025

Read Baird's analysis of recent European PE investment trends.

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2025 Beauty & Wellness Industry Outlook

View our outlook for the Beauty & Wellness space in 2025.

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Strong Transaction Momentum in Sportsman

View our recent transaction activity in the Sportsman sector and key themes for 2025.

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Baird Defense & Government 2024 Year-In-Review

View Baird's Government and Defense transaction success in 2024.

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Global Industrial 2024 Year in Review

Read our 2024 Industrial sector highlights and trends moving into 2025.

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Momentum in Legal Technology & Services

View our recent transaction activity and explore key 2025 themes in the legal technology sector.

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Baird’s Automation Sector Update: Winter 2025

Gain insights from the Baird Automation team on the status of the market in 2025.

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Baird’s IT Services Practice Continues to Grow

View our recent transaction activity in the IT Services sector.

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In Focus: European Debt Capital Markets

Our European Debt Advisory team shares opportunities and challenges ahead for investors and market participants in 2025.

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Transforming Government Functions with Commercial Software

Industry leaders share software trends at Baird's Annual Defense & Government Conference.

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Global Consumer Group Delivers in 2024; Eyes Bright 2025

Baird’s Global Consumer Group reflects on a successful 2024 and shares a promising Consumer market outlook for 2025.

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Key Takeaways from SIA Healthcare Staffing Summit

Human Capital Management team shares takeaways from leading Healthcare Staffing Summit.

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Baird's Strong Transaction Momentum in the Household Products Sector

View our recent transaction activity in the Household Products sector.

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