2025

Since 2024, Baird’s Equity Capital Markets and Defense, Space & Government teams have served as Lead Bookrunner on Kratos’ three most recent 100% primary follow on offerings, raising $2.3 billion in capital.

Baird Industrial Equity Capital Markets team delivers its best year since 2021 and sees continued momentum in 2026.

Explore key trends driving IPO momentum and capital markets activity in 2026.

Baird's Global M&A team shares their outlook for the 2026 M&A market.

The Baird Debt Advisory team discusses key insights to help businesses navigate today’s evolving financing landscape

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

Baird's 55th annual Global Industrial Conference brought to light various dynamics that are top of mind for Industrial CEOs as we head into 2026.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Baird's Beauty & Wellness insights from Cosmoprof 2025.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Baird's insights on the traffic management industry.

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

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

Read Baird's takeaways from Legalweek 2025.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Baird shares takeaways from PAVE/X 2025.

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

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

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

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

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

Privately Held Software Companies to Watch

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

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

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

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

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

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

View our recent transaction activity in the IT Services sector.

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

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

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

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

View our recent transaction activity in the Household Products sector.