Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
Federal regulators proposed modifications to the Volcker Rule that could be extended to private equity firms, and the House Committee on Financial Services released its February schedule.
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A Qualified Opinion: Jim Owen
Jim Owen, a managing director at Stout's investment banking group, corresponded with MMG about trends impacting M&A in construction and engineering businesses.
Tax Changes Could Impact Private Equity in 2020
Here are three critical tax issues expected to impact private equity, along with suggestions for how firms and their portfolio companies should approach them to avoid potential pitfalls.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
Proposed rulemaking would roll back some Volcker Rule restrictions on banks, the Treasury's watchdog is investigating opportunity zones, and more.
Creative Applications of Sale-Leasebacks
Sale-leasebacks allow a company flexibility within its capital structure to redeploy capital into the core business, reduce long- and short-term debt, make distributions, and fund new developments or remodels.
Hampered by Uncertainty, Fed Stays Rates
Improving trade conditions and rising risks to global health contributed to a hazy outlook that led the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates unchanged.
Huron Capital’s Quest to Build a Safety Services Giant
Fragmentation and a lack of midsize competitors in building safety services presented an opportunity for the Detroit-based private equity firm, which has operated its own buy-and-build platform since 2015.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
More members of Congress want opportunity zones to spread the wealth, the SEC is criticized for lack of diversity, and a commissioner prepares to step down.
Where Will All This Infrastructure Money Go?
As the promise of government-led construction projects goes unanswered, plenty of opportunities exist for private equity firms looking to invest in infrastructure, writes PitchBook Founder and CEO John Gabbert.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
The DOL issued a finalized version of the joint-employer rulemaking in which ACG and other organizations were recognized for work that helped amend the standard.