Life during COVID-19 has brought about issues that many of us never envisioned back in early March. On top of innumerable personal challenges, many of our businesses have seen true upheavals. Operating with uncertainty is always difficult, but today’s environment of constant change, ambiguity, and even conflict can lead to especially problematic decision making.

Along those lines, I’m excited to announce a new column—“M&A Corner”—that will serve to broaden our understanding of business and industry dynamics. In his debut, Andy Hinz of Grace Matthews details the impact that COVID-19 has had on industry-relevant merger and acquisition activity, as well as some projections for the future. Read all about it in “The Black Swan.”