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Debt Ceiling, Steel Tariffs Spell Disruption for Midsize Businesses—RSM Report

August 22, 2017 Kathryn Mulligan

Costly steel tariffs and a destabilizing debt ceiling battle could threaten growth in the middle market, according to RSM's latest "Real Economy" report.

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Don’t Let Bored Employees Derail Your Deal

August 21, 2017 Kathryn Mulligan

Addressing workforce disengagement has become an essential part of due diligence. Here's what middle-market M&A principals and advisers can do to tackle this important issue.

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Global Credit Markets Remain Stable, Politics Less So—S&P Report

August 18, 2017 Kathryn Mulligan

Major economies are expected to support stability, but political uncertainty in pockets of the globe could put it at risk.

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Watermill Deal Shows Continuing Strength of Cross-Border M&A

August 16, 2017 Kathryn Mulligan

The Massachusetts-based private equity firm today announced it has acquired Cooper & Turner, a manufacturer and distributor headquartered in the U.K.

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Balancing Social Media Benefits with Regulatory Risk

August 15, 2017 Kathryn Mulligan

A new white paper looks at the benefits of platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter and how investment firms can use them without running afoul of SEC rules.