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Inside Bain's 2026 Midyear M&A Outlook

Bain M&A experts unpack the trends shaping the first half of 2026—from a strengthening deal market and Europe's comeback to the growing role of AI in dealmaking and integration.

By Suzanne Kumar, Kai Grass, and Jeff Haxer

First published on julio 21, 2026

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Suzanne Kumar

Practice Executive Vice President, New York
Kai Grass

Partner, Dusseldorf
Jeff Haxer

Partner, Chicago

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