Events
sbLiftoff is proud to host and participate in numerous events throughout the year.You can find our current events here.
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Event
GovCon Tips for Buying or Selling – 2026 Outlook
Tuesday, March 24th, 8:00am – 10:00am EST
After a year of disruption across the federal marketplace, government contracting companies entering the 2026 M&A arena are facing a significantly reshaped landscape. Join three leading experts as they unpack the market trends, legal shifts, and strategic considerations shaping transactions this year.
Our panel features:
Jeff Cohen, Shareholder at the international law firm Greenberg Traurig;
Sharon Heaton, veteran M&A advisor and author of the bestseller Lift Off: 12 Things to Know Before Selling Your Business; and
Ricky White, Partner at Cherry Bekaert.
Together, they will explore:
- 2026 market trends driving activity for buyers and sellers of GovCon companies
- Multiples, valuation expectations, and evolving approaches to risk‑sharing in today’s deals
- Key legal changes—including those driven by Administration transitions—and how they influence deal terms and transaction structuring
- The GovCon business lifecycle and how to plan effectively for M&A
- What makes an M&A team truly successful in this environment
Whether you’re preparing to sell, planning a strategic acquisition, or growing to the next level, this discussion will offer timely insights into a market undergoing rapid change.
For more info please contact jennifer@sbliftoff.com
Event
GovCon M&A – Tips for 2026
Thursday, March 26th, 8:30am – 10:00am CST
After a year of change, people seeking to buy or sell a government contracting company in 2026 face a new landscape! Hear from three experts- Huntsville’s own Jonathan Mayhall of Maynard Nexsen and Mark Underhill of BMSS — and national M&A advisor Sharon Heaton, the author of the Amazon bestseller Lift Off: 12 Things to Know Before Selling Your Business. The panel will provide insights and advice, covering:
- 2026 market trends for buying or selling GovCon companies today
- multiples and valuations: how buyers think
- regulatory issues and Administration changes affecting deals and deal structuring
- tax efficiencies and savings tips and secrets
- roles of the investment banker, lawyer, and accountant–what to look for in your M&A team
We will provide an opportunity to submit questions prior to the event. To register and submit questions.
For more info please contact jennifer@sbliftoff.com