Landmark Tax Reform Bill Is a Boon for Midmarket Businesses
Treatment of Interest deductibility, carried interest and the rate for pass-through entities are among the provisions that will benefit midsize companies.
Multiple Reasons Valuations Seem High
Middle-market deal-makers suspect purchase prices are higher than the data show, in large part because of the characteristics of the businesses they’re buying.
Denis O’Sullivan on Washington, D.C.’s Tech Scene
The ACG National Capital board member discusses building a culture of innovation, the technologies poised for growth, and opportunities for investors.
CFO Confidence in Policy Changes Wanes, Despite Positive Outlook, Study Finds
Middle-market companies will need to rely more on internal tactics to bump up performance in 2018, a poll of CFOs from Citizens Commercial Banking found.
NLRB ‘Joint Employer’ Ruling Favors Business—Media
The National Labor Relations Board has reversed a decision that had left some employers vulnerable to employee labor complaints, even if they didn’t exercise direct control over employees.
FCC Deals Blow to Midsize Businesses with Net-Neutrality Vote
A vote to overturn rules governing how internet-service providers treat web traffic could hurt middle-market companies with web-based products or services.
Joseph Brusuelas of RSM on the State of the Market at Year-End
RSM's chief economist discusses his firm's latest The Real Economy report and weighs in on tax reform, the recent U.S. jobs numbers, the stock market, cryptocurrencies and more.
Vertical View: Commercial Products Are Potent Fertilizers for the Ag Market
PitchBook data reveals the type of agriculture deals attracting investment, including in the commercial products space and traditional ag.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
As the House and Senate proceed to conference committee to work out differences in their tax reform bills, MMG explores the key issues ACG is watching.
