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Monthly Middle Market M&A Insider Report (August 2025)

September 8, 2025

The McLean Group’s August 2025 M&A Insider Report highlights a month of dynamic transaction activity across defense, government, technology, and infrastructure sectors. Notable deals include acquisitions in ISR software, EO/IR satellite payloads, offensive cyber, aerospace components, and laser systems — underscoring strong buyer demand for mission-critical technologies and advanced manufacturing. Valuation multiples remain robust, driven by continued interest from strategic and financial sponsors seeking growth in high-priority national security and infrastructure markets. This report provides executives with a clear view of how current deal flow, sector dynamics, and valuation trends are shaping opportunities for both acquirers and sellers. […]

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