Author name: Alan Scharfstein

In an interview with Invest:, Alan Scharfstein, founder and CEO of DAK Group, discussed the approaches to optimizing business values for mergers and acquisitions. “With the advantage of private equity and all the optionality that exists for business owners, many of our younger clients look at the sale of their business as just one step in […]

Commerce is once again tapping New Jersey’s top business minds for insights into the year ahead. As we enter 2026, CEOs, business owners, partners, and president from across the state share their predictions on what’s next for business in New Jersey. “As we enter 2026, we’re seeing a continued wave of business acquisitions and consolidations.

In a year marked by political uncertainty, shifting tax policies and global instability, business owners are navigating a complex and evolving environment. Rising tariffs, the push to bring manufacturing back to the U.S., and potential regulatory changes are already reshaping supply chains and cost structures. These dynamics are prompting many owners to ask a critical

Alan Scharfstein shares 2025 M&A Predictions with CIANJ Editor: In 2025, we expect middle market M&A to build on the robust momentum from late 2024. We see strategic buyers continuing to prioritize acquisitions for growth, particularly in technology, healthcare, and industrials. We expect private equity will accelerate add-on acquisitions to strengthen existing platforms but anticipate

There is a stigma among private label food companies that they are not of the same quality as more recognizable brands. But this is changing as these businesses are ramping up their manufacturing and marketing to compete with the better-known food makers. Here’s why private label food companies are becoming attractive to private equity buyers.