Daniel Layfield and Olivia Daly provided an overview for investors, investment bankers, and corporate leaders active in the Southeast deal community on the forces shaping the middle-market deal environment during an Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Charleston event.

Daniel and Olivia explored the current trends in mergers and acquisitions activity, capital availability, valuation dynamics, and what deal professionals are seeing on the ground as the market evolves in the second quarter of 2026.

ACG Charleston helps connect deal professionals from across Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties to share knowledge and network on business opportunities. The April 30 event was held at Parker Poe’s Charleston office.