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M&A strategies through 2027: How middle market companies plan for growth and exit

New survey data shows roughly half of middle market companies plan to pursue acquisitions by the end of 2025. But how are leaders timing mergers and acquisitions activity amid economic uncertainty, and what factors are most important as they prepare for growth and exit over the next three years?

Agribusiness at a crossroads: Navigating tariffs and tax cuts

Agricultural businesses are weighing the higher costs and economic uncertainty born from tariffs with new growth opportunities provided by tax cuts. It’s a fine balancing act, but the right financial strategy will give farmers a path forward to accomplish their business goals.

Multifamily investors see the light as capital environment improves

The resurgence of traditional bank capital has not only provided more debt capital availability, borrowers see more favorable terms on both investment deals and new construction loans.

Breaking barriers: Innovative capital is making the toughest projects possible

Creative thinking and a diverse team of experts and resources allowed Key to find the right capital stack featuring both traditional and municipal bond financing for its client — greenlighting a stalled but critical affordable housing project in Portland, Oregon.

Middle Market Snapshot: Leaders respond to One Big Beautiful Bill Act

KeyBank’s latest Middle Market Snapshot survey captures how 392 middle market leaders are preparing for and reacting to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The findings reveal how companies are balancing optimism and discipline as they use policy clarity to invest, modernize, and position for long-term growth and resilience. Nearly half of middle market companies are actively pursuing capital to fund new initiatives, according to KeyBank’s latest Middle Market Sentiment survey. But how are leaders accessing capital, what are they spending it on, and where are they saving?

Five data-driven takeaways on what business leaders expect from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Passed in mid-2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reshaped U.S. tax and spending policy with one goal in mind: to reignite business investment and long-term growth. For middle market companies, those earning between $25 million and $1 billion annually, the impact could be significant. See five data-driven takeaways on what business leaders expect from the OBBBA.

Pension Plan Sponsors: It May Be Time for a Checkup

Pension plan sponsors have had a lot to deal with these past two years and continue to monitor their plans’ funded status. During 2022, plans saw a substantial decline in asset values, which were somewhat offset by the impact of significant increases in discount rates.