Behind the Buyouts: Capstone's Ferrara on M&A Rebound

John Ferrara, the founder and president of Capstone Partners, shares insights on the firm's growth strategy and his predictions for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2025. Originally focused on middle-market M&A advisory, Capstone has broadened its offerings to provide a full suite of services for business owners, including capital raising and turnaround management. After two decades of success, Capstone merged with Huntington Bank, which has opened up new resources for substantial growth. Ferrara expects a significant increase in M&A activity in 2025, fueled by rising CEO confidence, accumulated capital, and the natural progression of business ownership. He points to healthcare, business services, and building products as key sectors poised for recovery and foresees further consolidation within the investment banking industry itself.