On June 17th, 2025, ACT Capital Advisors proudly secured a position on the sell-side list of Axial’s Top 50 Lower Middle Market Industrials Investors & M&A Advisors for 2025. 

Axial’s announcement included a quote from Bob Hild, Chairman and CEO of ACT Capital Advisors: “Tariffs are disruptive and create uncertainty in this space, but we are seeing new opportunities for companies who are based in the U.S.” 

This recognition reflects our unwavering dedication and expertise in executing successful transactions tailored to each client’s strategic objectives. We pledge to maintain our steadfast commitment to supporting industrial business owners in achieving their goals. 

“We are honored to once again be recognized among the most active and highly regarded advisors in the industrial sector,” Hild said.  

The industrial sector remains a leader in deal flow on the Axial platform. In Q2 of 2025, industrial deals marked a significant uptick, showing a robust 40% increase in marketed deals since Q1 2023. The appetite for larger EBITDAs was particularly evident as pursuit rates in this bracket surpassed industry averages, demonstrating a heightened competitiveness among investors. 

For a comprehensive examination of the methodology and additional insights, please read the full Axial article here. 

About ACT Capital Advisors     

ACT Capital Advisors is a premier mergers & acquisitions firm representing lower to middle-market companies across all industries. ACT has a 40-year history of deal-making, closing 250+ transactions, and unlocking over $2.5 billion in wealth for its clients. For more information, visit https://actcapitaladvisors.com/.