Solomon Connects

Solomon's Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs and M&A Director Chris Moynihan discuss the shifting landscape of corporate incorporation and why some companies are moving from Delaware to states like Texas and Nevada. They explore the legal developments and market trends that are prompting boards to reassess incorporation strategies as part of broader M&A and governance planning.

Solomon’s Healthcare Managing Director Brad Hildebrand speaks with M&A Director Chris Moynihan about the evolving healthcare M&A landscape, highlighting why the sector remains attractive due to its size, growth, and resilience. They discuss the impact of market conditions, including regulatory uncertainty and interest rates, as well as the dynamics of both private equity and strategic buyers in M&A activity today. 

Our latest episode covers the increased activity in take private transactions. Solomon's Head of M&A and COO of Investment Banking Jeff Jacobs and M&A Director Chris Moynihan discuss the market trends driving the uptick in take-private M&A and the complexities behind these deals.

Solomon’s Vinod Chandiramani, Head of Capital Advisory, speaks with M&A Director, Chris Moynihan, about the shifting dynamics in the private markets and liquidity strategies to proactively navigate current economic conditions.

Solomon's Head of M&A Jeff Jacobs and M&A Director Chris Moynihan discuss the slow start to dealmaking in Q1, including the impact of tariffs, market volatility, and interest rates across the market, as well as the outlook for the rest of 2025.

Cross-border M&A volumes have been under pressure, impacted by both political uncertainty and market volatility. So, what’s driving the slowdown in foreign acquisitions of US assets? And how are US companies navigating outbound M&A, given increasing scrutiny, tariffs and protectionist policies? Solomon's Head of M&A Jeff Jacobs and Director Chris Moynihan discuss recent trends and activity in our latest episode.

Alyssa Rapp, CEO of Empower Aesthetics, discusses her journey and the company's mission to boost confidence through aesthetics. She talks about her firm’s M&A strategy for MedSpas, their support services offered to partners, and shares insights on values-based leadership from her book, Leadership and Life Hacks, in a conversation with Solomon Managing Director, Brad Hildebrand.

Explore the evolution and increasing acceptance of aesthetic treatments along with the importance of establishing trust through customer care in our latest Healthcare podcast on MedSpas with Alchemy 43 Founder & CEO Nicci Levy and Solomon Managing Director Brad Hildebrand.

In the first episode of our Healthcare podcast series focusing on MedSpas, John Wheeler, CEO of Alpha Aesthetics Partners, joins Solomon Managing Director Brad Hildebrand to discuss the growth of the aesthetics industry along with top strategies for success in the sector.

Mark Makepeace, CEO of Wilshire Indexes, and Jeff Jacobs, Head of Mergers & Acquisitions at Solomon Partners discuss how new technologies, data sources and collaborations are driving changes in the global index industry. The conversation explores the growth of passive funds, the dynamics impacting ESG investing and the enormous potential for evolving technologies like AI to fundamentally reshape the investment industry.