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Optimism Among PE-Backed Leaders Outpaces Family-Owned Companies

May 8, 2020 Kathryn Mulligan

Private equity-backed companies are expressing more confidence than their family-owned peers during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data from the National Center for the Middle Market.

Policy Updates

Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup

May 7, 2020 Kathryn Mulligan

Senate leaders propose legislation that would allow businesses to deduct expenses paid for PPP loans, other senators push for small business relief, and House lawmakers propose debt collection moratorium.

General Motors Pivots to Mask-Making with Help from Dukane

May 7, 2020 Kathryn Mulligan

Midsize companies are helping large corporations pivot their operations to manufacturing personal protective equipment needed for the fight against COVID-19—and, in some cases, producing it themselves.

Business and Financial Services

Private Markets Respond to Coronavirus Disruption

May 6, 2020 Kathryn Mulligan

Investors are reevaluating their dealmaking strategies and company supply chains in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

Deal Stage

Members on the Move

April 30, 2020 Kathryn Mulligan

A look at middle-market career moves and promotions at ACG, The HFW Companies LLC, UHY Corporate Finance and more.

Policy Updates

Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup

April 30, 2020 Kathryn Mulligan

The Fed expands the Main Street Lending Program, the SBA issues affiliation rules guidance, the House expands loans to small business, and more.

Private Equity Softens Blow for Businesses in Hard-Hit Industries

April 30, 2020 Kathryn Mulligan

As restaurants, manufacturers and other hard-hit industries face a worsening outlook during the economic shutdown, investors are providing companies with operational and financial support.