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Beyond The Obvious · Yesterday · 17 min

M&A Corner: Exploring a Dual-Track Process

2026 year to date has been defined by strong performance across both Equity Capital Markets and M&A; however, with recent valuation pushback in the equity markets, could a dual-track process be the answer for dealmakers looking to drive competitive tension and maximize valuation? In this episode of M&A Corner, Mizuho | Greenhill’s Kevin Costantino, Co-Head of Corporate Finance and Head of M&A, is joined by Josh Weismer, Head of Equity Capital Markets, and Jessica Goldstein, Managing Director in M&A. They discuss the current landscape across Equity Capital Markets and M&A, and explore the benefits of preparing for an IPO and M&A sale side-by-side. Watch now and hear our experts’ view on the strongest candidates for a dual-track approach, how dealmakers can navigate the process to their advantage and how regulatory changes could work in their favor.

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2026 year to date has been defined by strong performance across both Equity Capital Markets and M&A; however, with recent valuation pushback in the equity markets, could a dual-track process be the answer for dealmakers looking to drive competitive tension and maximize valuation?

In this episode of M&A Corner, Mizuho | Greenhill’s Kevin Costantino, Co-Head of Corporate Finance and Head of M&A, is joined by Josh Weismer, Head of Equity Capital Markets, and Jessica Goldstein, Managing Director in M&A.

They discuss the current landscape across Equity Capital Markets and M&A, and explore the benefits of preparing for an IPO and M&A sale side-by-side. 

Watch now and hear our experts’ view on the strongest candidates for a dual-track approach, how dealmakers can navigate the process to their advantage and how regulatory changes could work in their favor.

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