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The Market Pulse Survey Q1 2026 Reports the Latest Trends in Business Sales up to $50M

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INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The IBBA® and M&A Source® announce the Market Pulse Survey Q1 2026 results, reporting high-value insights on businesses being sold — up to $50M. The data points to a market that is aware of AI but not yet repricing around it. Nearly seven in ten advisors (67%) report no material impact on valuation. Additional key findings indicate strong buyer interest in Q1 — with 83% of deals over $5 million attracting at least 3 offers, and 18% attracting an impressive 10+ bids. This quarterly national survey is conducted with the intent of providing a valuable resource to business owners and their advisors.

AI: In The Conversation, Not Yet In The Multiple
The data points to a market that is aware of AI but not yet repricing around it.

Nearly seven in ten advisors (67%) report no material impact on valuation.Only a modest share seeing upside (12%) and very few seeing downside (3%).Another 15% say it’s simply too early to tell.

This suggests that AI has not yet translated into consistent valuation premiums or discounts in the Lower Middle Market. In sectors where automation could disrupt core functions, buyers may begin to differentiate between companies that can leverage AI and those whose models are less exposed. That distinction is not yet showing up clearly in valuations, but it may be an emerging lens.

Transaction Mix By Deal Sector
The industry mix offers a window into how that thinking may be playing out. Personal services continue to show up across all deal sizes, alongside steady demand for construction, manufacturing, and distribution businesses in the Lower Middle Market. These are sectors where demand is tangible, operations are understood, and performance is easier to project. In that context, the consistency of personal services may reflect a broader buyer preference for businesses with durable, human-centered demand.

Quarterly Activity
Q1 2026 M&A market indicators point to continued steadiness, with pockets of renewed momentum: Seller confidence showed an uptick, approaching prior peaks in the Lower Middle Market, though still trailing peak levels in Main Street. Valuation multiples remained broadly consistent with prior periods, with slight increases in the $500K–$1M and $1M– $2M ranges, while larger deals ($2M–$50M) held steady.

Final transaction values as a percentage of asking price/benchmark maintained their previous levels.Average number of offers per deal held steadyCash at close and seller financing levels continued in a consistent pattern

Overall, 43% of advisors reported stronger transaction activity over the past 12 months, compared to 21% reporting weaker conditions, reinforcing a view of a market that remains active despite some mixed signals.

“The quarterly IBBA and M&A Source Market Survey is created to gain an understanding of the current market conditions for businesses being sold in Main Street (values $0-$2M) and the Lower Middle Market (values $2M-$50M). Our goal is to provide expert insights for business intermediaries and business owners so they can achieve the best outcomes in ownership transfers.” – Emily Bowler, Executive Director, International Business Brokers Association®

The Q1 2026 survey was conducted April 1-16, 2026 and was completed by 300 business brokers and M&A advisors. Respondents completed 203 transactions this quarter. This is the 56 edition of this report.

Follow the Market Pulse Survey every quarter for the latest trends and actionable insights.

About the International Business Brokers Association® Formed in 1984 with more than 3,000 members, the International Business Brokers Association® (IBBA) is the largest international not for profit association for business brokers. The association provides business brokers with education, free benefits, conferences, professional designations, support programs and networking opportunities, and awards the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI)® designation to qualifying business brokers. To learn more, contact the IBBA directly at admin@ibba.org.

About M&A Source® M&A Source® is the leading not for profit association for individuals and firms engaged in lower middle market business transactions. The association provides education, benefits, conferences, support programs and networking opportunities, and awards the Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary® (M&AMI®) designation to qualified advisors. For additional information, contact M&A Source directly at 216-243-0030.

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Aprisium Signs MoU with TÜVAUSTRIA to Advance Real-Time Monitoring in Europe and the Middle East

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Singapore-based deep tech company expands European ambitions across AI data centres, PFAS detection, and mission-critical industrial sectors

SINGAPORE, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aprisium Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based deep tech company specialising in real-time, autonomous contamination monitoring and backed by Cocoon Capital, is expanding in Europe with advanced solutions for mission-critical sectors including AI data centres, semiconductors, industrial water, and environmental compliance.

As Europe accelerates investment in AI infrastructure, data centres are facing increasing pressure to improve uptime, water efficiency, thermal reliability, and environmental performance. Aprisium’s real-time monitoring solutions are designed to support this transition by delivering continuous intelligence across both primary and secondary cooling loops.

For AI data centres using direct liquid cooling (DLC), Aprisium provides real-time monitoring of primary loop water quality, currently aligned to ASHRAE Standard 188, and secondary loop DLC fluids, aligned to Open Compute Project (OCP) reference standards. By enabling faster detection of contamination, corrosion risk, fluid degradation, and operational anomalies, Aprisium helps operators protect high-value compute infrastructure while improving resilience, sustainability, and operating efficiency.

In addition to data centre applications, Aprisium is advancing rapid, on-site PFAS detection capabilities. The company’s technology is being developed to detect PFAS speciated to individual molecules with a limit of quantification down to 1 ppt, currently in validation across key regulated PFAS compounds. This capability has the potential to reduce turnaround times from days to hours compared with conventional laboratory-based approaches, helping industries, regulators, and communities respond faster to one of the world’s most urgent environmental contamination challenges.

Aprisium recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TÜVAUSTRIA Group during Singapore International Water Week, marking an important step toward building a complementary collaboration in real-time monitoring, laboratory services, validation, and certification. The MoU was signed by Adrian Lo, Executive Vice President, TÜVAUSTRIA Group / TÜV Austria Singapore Pte Ltd, and Raghav Narayan, CEO, Aprisium Pte Ltd.

Founded in 1872, TÜVAUSTRIA is an internationally recognised testing, inspection, and certification group with services across more than 40 countries. Through this collaboration, TÜVAUSTRIA’s strong presence and credibility in Europe and the Middle East can support Aprisium’s expansion into these strategic markets, including as a potential channel partner. Aprisium can, in turn, support TÜVAUSTRIA’s clients in APAC with advanced laboratory services, real-time on-site monitoring, and faster turnaround solutions.

“This collaboration is about combining real-time intelligence with trusted validation. For sectors such as AI data centres, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and industrial wastewater, the ability to detect risk earlier, respond faster, and demonstrate compliance with confidence is becoming essential. Europe is a natural growth market for Aprisium, given its strong focus on sustainability, regulatory assurance, and high-reliability infrastructure.”

— Raghav Narayan, CEO, Aprisium Pte Ltd

“Europe’s rapid investment in AI infrastructure and environmental compliance is creating real demand for continuous monitoring. This collaboration with TÜVAUSTRIA gives Aprisium a credible route into these markets, and we are proud to back a Singapore deep tech company taking its technology onto the global stage.”

— Michael Blakey, Managing Partner, Cocoon Capital

Aprisium’s European expansion will focus on high-growth and mission-critical sectors, including AI data centres, PFAS monitoring, semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and industrial wastewater. The company aims to bring Singapore-developed deep tech solutions to customers seeking faster insights, stronger compliance, and more resilient operations.

About Aprisium
Aprisium Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based deep tech company delivering real-time, autonomous contamination monitoring solutions for water and fluid systems. Its technologies combine advanced sensing, IoT-enabled analysers, AI-powered analytics, and on-site intelligence to help industries detect contamination at source, optimise operations, reduce waste, and improve both sustainability and profitability.

 

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Autoliv Retires Repurchased Shares, Decreases Number of Issued Shares

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STOCKHOLM, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) (SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, today announced that as of June 30, 2026, the total number of issued shares of common stock is 75,654,373 of which 73,236,410 shares are outstanding.

Autoliv retired 1,647,002 shares of common stock that had been repurchased during the quarter which resulted in a decrease in the issued shares.

The Company now has a total of 75,654,373 issued shares of common stock of which 73,236,410 shares are outstanding. Each share of outstanding common stock is entitled to one vote. After the retirement of the repurchased shares, Autoliv holds 2,417,963 shares of common stock in treasury which have no voting rights or rights to participate in distributions under Delaware law.

This information is of such character that Autoliv, Inc. is obliged to disclose in accordance with the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act (Sw. lagen (1991:980) om handel med finansiella instrument). The information was distributed for disclosure, through the agency of the contact persons set out below, on June 30, 2026, 09:30 CET.

Inquiries:
Investors & Analysts: ir@autoliv.com
Anders Trapp, Tel +46 (0)709 578 171 or Henrik Kaar, Tel +46 (0)709 578 114

About Autoliv

Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) (SSE: ALIV.sdb) is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world, as well as mobility safety solutions, such as commercial vehicles and electrical safety solutions. At Autoliv, we challenge and re-define the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2025, our products saved approximately 40,000 lives and reduced around 600,000 injuries.

We have operations in 25 countries, and we drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers. Our 64,000 employees are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. Sales in 2025 amounted to $10.8 billion. For more information go to www.autoliv.com.

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The First 34″ 5K 5120 x 2160 Philips Business Monitor Featuring DLG Technology Launches with Dual Mode, Delivering Versatility for Mixed Workflows.

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SINGAPORE, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Philips launches its groundbreaking 34B2U5900C monitor, the first curved 34″ 5K (5120×2160) 120Hz business display featuring DLG technology to 240Hz fast, responsive performance. This award-winning (IF Design Awards 2024) device redefines workplace productivity with dual-mode versatility, top-tier visuals, and seamless connectivity.

Dual Mode – Flexibility Between Visual Clarity and High-Speed Performance
Professionals who work with versatile workflows need a monitor which can adapt to their needs. The Philips monitor features Dual Mode, a function which enables power users to toggle between two performance modes. When visual clarity is the priority, it delivers 5K (5120 x 2160) resolution at 120Hz. For performance-intensive tasks that require multi-tasking, users can instantly switch to display multiple applications with WFHD (2560 x 1080) resolution at rapid 240Hz. Dual Mode is the ideal feature for gamers and multi-tasking ‘power-user’ professionals.

Calman Ready Color Accuracy for Creative Professionals
For the creative professional, this monitor comes Calman Ready so it can communicate directly with the Portrait Displays calibration software. Calman Ready displays enable creatives and content creators to re-create that Hollywood-grade color thanks to automatic color calibration technology. This same color calibration technology is widely used in professional film and broadcast workflows to achieve consistent, studio-grade color accuracy.

Stunning and Considerate Picture Quality
For professionals looking to elevate their workflow with clear and crisp visuals without extra strain on their eyes, this monitor is an ideal fit. This monitor’s 34″ curved VA display offers WUHD resolution, 178° wide viewing angles, DisplayHDR 400, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, and Eyesafe® 2.0—delivering premium visuals with minimized eye strain for digital professionals.

Engineered for Versatile Connectivity in a Modern Workplace
The monitor delivers versatile, standard-aligned connectivity: a 140W USB-C port enabling seamless hardware integration and reliable charging, USB 3.2 ports for high-speed data transfers, and an RJ45 Ethernet port offering secure, stable connectivity with MAPT, PXE, and WOL support. It also incorporates user-centric and sustainable features, including SmartKVM (source switching via triple “Ctrl” presses), Power Sensor and Light Sensor for optimized energy use, an adjustable (height, tilt, swivel) stand, and a built-in earphone hook.

Packed with all these features, this monitor is an ideal, effective workspace solution. Philips 34B2U5900C is now available.

 

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