
Millions of businesses will change hands over the next decade. The standard warning says buyers will run out. Twenty-plus years of deal experience say something different is actually scarce.

The platform acquisition cycle may be returning. CEPAs who understand what’s driving it — and who help clients prepare early — will create more options and better outcomes when transition opportunities emerge.

After navigating 2025’s challenges, the lower middle market is positioned for robust recovery in 2026. REAG analyzes key drivers, sector trends, and distribution opportunities.

REAG completes strategic sale of Abraham Linc, achieving operational synergies and geographic expansion in the flooring and building materials distribution sector.

REAG successfully completes strategic acquisition of family-owned glass manufacturer, achieving cultural alignment and operational synergies in the glass manufacturing sector.

Financial reporting issues kill more deals than any other factor. Learn how REAG’s collaborative Quality of Earnings approach transforms potential deal-breakers into competitive advantages for lower middle market companies.
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