Skyline Advisors Great Lakes Region

Skyline Advisors is a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisor specializing in serving family-owned and closely held lower middle market companies in the Great Lakes region. This region includes Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. In addition to M&A services, we also assist with equity and debt financing, recapitalization, and the strategic use of real estate.
 
While traditionally known for manufacturing, automotive, distribution, and other traditional industries, the region is home to a diversified range of cutting-edge industries. The firm’s industries of focus align with the active industries of the region: Industrials, Manufacturing, & Distribution; Food & Ag; Technology & Business Services; and Healthcare Services & IT.
 
With an aggregate population of over 53 million and 1.25 million established
businesses per the Census Bureau, the region generally represents about 15% of
​the total M&A US deals completed each year.

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• M&A counts appear to be steady with deal sizes trending smaller, consistent with the national trend​
• Illinois and Ohio led the region in M&A deal counts​
• Business Products and Services companies and Consumer Products and Services firms accounted for a majority of deals​
• Commercial Services, Commercial Products, Healthcare Services, Software, and Transportation were the top five industry groups for M&A activity​
• Growth equity investments in the region dipped during the quarter​
• Venture capital activity in the region has shown steadier deal counts than the national trend, with decreasing average deal size

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