Hurricane Harvey’s Impact on Energy Emerges as Rain Continues
Brian Williams, a partner with investment bank Carl Marks Advisors, spoke to MMG from Houston to discuss the storm's impact on the middle-market oil and gas industry.
News & Trends
What to Know About the New Hedge Accounting Standard
The vice chairman of the Financial Accounting Standards Board discusses the standard that will be released this month and its impact on midsize companies.
New Fenwick Brands Fund to Target Companies at Inflection Point
The oversubscribed Fenwick Brands Fund I will invest in consumer packaged goods brands where it can leverage its operational expertise.
Debt Ceiling, Steel Tariffs Spell Disruption for Midsize Businesses—RSM Report
Costly steel tariffs and a destabilizing debt ceiling battle could threaten growth in the middle market, according to RSM's latest "Real Economy" report.
Don’t Let Bored Employees Derail Your Deal
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.
Global Credit Markets Remain Stable, Politics Less So—S&P Report
Major economies are expected to support stability, but political uncertainty in pockets of the globe could put it at risk.
Watermill Deal Shows Continuing Strength of Cross-Border M&A
The Massachusetts-based private equity firm today announced it has acquired Cooper & Turner, a manufacturer and distributor headquartered in the U.K.
Balancing Social Media Benefits with Regulatory Risk
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.
It’s the Small Things: Automotive Industry Trends
From popular subsectors to changes in the fuel market, here are four trends shaping the industry.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
After a failed health care vote, the U.S. Senate joined the House in August recess. What should we expect when they return?