PLANO, Texas October 13, 2025

Baymark Partners announced today that Jake Walker, CPA, has joined the firm as lower middle-market M&A shows signs of renewed momentum. With rates stabilizing and sellers re-engaging after a slower cycle, firms with strong internal financial analysis are positioned to evaluate opportunities more quickly and engage more competitively.

Industry data supports the shift: U.S. private equity dry powder has surpassed $1 trillion, according to S&P Global, increasing pressure on buyers to deploy capital with disciplined underwriting and clearer financial visibility.

Walker’s experience reflects the type of analysis now driving competitive transactions. At RSM US LLP, he was involved in over 50 transactions including Quality of Earnings and deal advisory engagements across industrial, consumer, and technology sectors, examining key deal risks, financial trend analysis, earnings durability, and normalized levels of working capital.

“Processes are moving faster again, and good information early makes a significant difference,” said David Hook, Managing Director at Baymark Partners. “Jake has spent years dissecting the financial drivers that matter in valuation. Bringing that capability in-house helps us assess opportunities more quickly and ask better questions from day one.”

Hook added that this has become a clear advantage in the current environment. “We expect competition for strong companies to increase,” he said. “Having deeper financial review up front allows us to move at the pace sellers expect.”

Walker said he looks forward to contributing to Baymark’s investment process. “Baymark’s track record of successful acquisitions is impressive, and I’m excited to support the firm’s continued growth. Walker is a licensed CPA and holds both an M.S. and B.S. in Accounting from The University of Texas at Dallas.

Baymark Partners is a Dallas-based private equity firm acquiring growth-oriented businesses across North America. With expertise in IT services, security, e-commerce, business services, distribution, manufacturing, and healthcare, Baymark provides flexible capital and hands-on operational support to help companies reach their next stage of success. The firm has completed more than 60 acquisitions, with a proven track record of scaling founder-led companies in competitive and evolving markets. Learn more at www.baymarkpartners.com.

Lori Barber
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