Avoiding the Biggest Acquisition Mistakes in 2026

If acquisitions are part of your growth plan, Plimsoll's next workshop is an event you cannot miss.

The M&A market enters 2026 with unusual tension. Deal activity remains high, but the economics have shifted. Debt is costlier, investors are cautious, and even well-funded firms are finding that not every opportunity will turn to gold. Yet the race to acquire continues, and with it, the risk of repeating the same expensive errors that have undone so many deals before.

In an environment where competition is fierce and information uneven, clarity is now the ultimate advantage. The difference between a deal that builds long-term value and one that drains it is rarely about luck or timing. It is about preparation, the ability to distinguish real opportunity from noise, to know what matters before the paperwork begins, and to act with precision rather than instinct.

Plimsoll has spent almost four decades studying the forces that shape successful acquisitions. Over those years, it has become abundantly clear that the strongest acquirers are those who combine data with discipline. Who move strategically, not reactively, and understand that growth by acquisition is a test of insight.

As 2026 begins, that mindset has never been more important. Entire sectors are being redefined by technology, decarbonisation and consolidation. Some firms will seize the moment and strengthen their position, while others will misread the signals and pay heavily for it.

Plimsoll’s upcoming free workshop on Wednesday the 26th November will explore what is really happening beneath the surface of the current M&A cycle. The unseen pressures shaping the market, and the lessons every buyer should understand before their next move. This session is designed for decision-makers who want to see further, act faster and avoid the mistakes that others are about to make.

If you are preparing to buy in 2026, this is your chance to gain perspective before committing capital. Missing it will not only mean missing the insight; it may mean missing your best opportunity to get it right.

Learn more about the upcoming workshop by visiting - https://event.webinarjam.com/register