Name
The Macroeconomy and its Impact on M&A
Date & Time
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Speakers
Alysa Craig, Stifel Financial Corp.
Blair Hennessy, H/Advisors Abernathy
Jackie Peradotto, HarbourVest
Natasha Mann, Marlin Equity Partners
Jessica Cooney, Ropes & Gray LLP
Blair Hennessy, H/Advisors Abernathy
Jackie Peradotto, HarbourVest
Natasha Mann, Marlin Equity Partners
Jessica Cooney, Ropes & Gray LLP





Description
How is the macroeconomy affecting M&A and vice versa in 2025? After several years of turbulence, M&A deal activity has adapted. Investors are finding creative ways to get transactions over the finish line through continuation vehicles, club deals, minority stakes, add-on acquisitions, and other alternative structures that keep capital moving even in a cautious market. In 2026, the question isn’t just if deals are happening, but how they’re getting done. Join this panel as we explore the evolving playbook for private markets transactions and the opportunities shaping the next wave of M&A.
Location Name
Beacon Ballroom