Manufacturing M&A is at an inflection point: from supply-chain disruptions and rising input costs to evolving buyer priorities and strategic consolidation, dealmakers face unique hurdles in this sector.

In this session, we’ll explore:

• Key challenges in manufacturing M&A — managing cyclical dynamics, operational complexity and buyer/seller expectations.

• Emerging opportunities — how strategic investors are valuing manufacturing assets amid digital transformation, reshoring trends and operational optimization.

• Execution insights — practical lessons on structuring, negotiating and closing manufacturing deals in the current environment.