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In Q3 2025, consumer and retail M&A deal values jumped 24.1% even as transactions declined, highlighting a strategic shift toward fewer, high-impact deals. Companies are focusing on operational agility and premium assets, with private equity driving portfolio transformation for long-term growth. Want to delve deeper into these transformative trends? Access the full report for comprehensive insights: https://ow.ly/WxbI50XuJrG

That's a wrap on an incredible week at #MSIGNITE! We were proud to be a sponsor of this year's event, where we explored how to "Lead with clarity. Scale with purpose." in the new era of AI. It was a fantastic week of innovation, connection, and insightful conversations. We were thrilled to host a variety of events for our clients and colleagues, including: -𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 where we held engaging discussions on "Trusted AI" and "AI in Financial Services" at our San Francisco office. -𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 where we enjoyed connecting with clients and colleagues. -𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 & 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 where we kicked off the conference with a keynote watch party and hosted breakfast socials to connect with leaders and innovators. Our booth in The Hub was full of activity. Attendees had the chance to create their own AI superhero collector card and experience our Business-Led, Technology-Enabled, AI-Delivered demos. We also had some engaging and dynamic speaking sessions throughout the week with Microsoft and clients.    A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, attended our events, connected with us, and followed along!

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿, where the future is not just a concept - it's an elevated experience 🚀   Step into a space where human-centered design meets cutting-edge technology, all within an environment shaped by an intentional industry focus. At Ignition, our motto "Start here, go anywhere" comes to life, offering the perfect launchpad for your next big idea.   Here, we're not just having conversations; we're collaborating with clients in our Innovation Labs, diving deep into bold ideas in the Living Lab, and sharing compelling stories in an immersive room equipped with a 120-degree curved video wall. This transformative space has been newly updated to enhance global collaboration, enabling seamless connections to Make a Mark with our clients across the world. Together with our clients, we ignite what's possible.   #KPMGUSHeadquarters #KPMGIgnition HOK

TaxWatch Live New England brought together clients and KPMG leaders for real conversations about where tax technology is headed – and how it’s already making a difference.   Led by Joseph Hainly, John Gimigliano, Gary Scanlon, John Modzelewski, Maria Tesoro-Reyes, and others, the sessions tackled the big questions shaping the profession and showed how our tools are helping teams turn challenges into smarter ways of working.   Throughout the day, attendees explored the Digital Gateway District – an interactive space where they could see how our platform connects the full range of KPMG technology to meet their business needs.   Catch a few highlights below. 🔽

In the fast-evolving world of autonomous vehicles, strategic partnerships are forming at an unprecedented pace. But what happens when these alliances shift, and how do leaders truly build for long-term success? In a recent "Road to Autonomy" podcast episode, KPMG Partner Hugh Nguyen offers a candid look at the complexities beneath the surface of AV M&A: -𝗧𝗵𝗲 "𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘅 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻": Hugh highlights the delicate balance of sharing enough to foster innovation while protecting proprietary IP and operational processes in a "small town" industry. -𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 "𝗡𝗼 𝗧𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗵": Many alliances lack the binding rigor of traditional M&A, meaning their success hinges on the operational commitment of both parties, not just the initial announcement. -𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 "𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀": As the market matures, M&A will increasingly focus on "strategic acquihires" and "precision strikes" for specialized talent – particularly in areas like synthetic data generation and edge case identification – rather than large-scale corporate takeovers. A must-listen for tech M&A and automotive leaders navigating the strategic decisions that will define the future of mobility. Gain deeper insights into the future of AV partnerships and talent acquisition: https://lnkd.in/eQ-JSs3V

KPMG is on the ground at #MSIgnite exploring what’s next for the enterprise. The event is filled with great energy and insights into how this technology is reshaping business. Our leaders are sharing how we help clients navigate this transformation, with sessions covering how to build secure, production-ready agentic apps with Microsoft Foundry and empower frontier firms to drive new business value using Microsoft Copilot. Take a look at some of the highlights from the day, including our booth where eventgoers are unleashing their AI superpowers by creating their own trading cards!