With the U.S. economy heading in the wrong direction and the equity markets in disarray, Mirus considers in this issue how middle-market companies should be approaching mergers and acquisitions. This month we will examine how sellers can expect to fare in the current market. We’ll also discuss why it is that healthy middle-market companies and their shareholders — many of whom may have been planning for an exit — may instead want to consider making an acquisition in the next 12 months...

There is little doubt that we are in unprecedented times. The complicated web of mortgage backed securities and collateralized debt obligations has weaved its way throughout the global financial markets and the underlying economy...

Recently released consumer metrics show a positive uptick in consumers' view of the future US economic outlook...

Oil prices continue to see volatility, as a recent Energy Information Administration weekly inventory report showing U.S. gasoline supplies fell 3.5 million barrels last week...

The phone rings unexpectedly one day, and on the other end is a CEO wondering if you would be willing to sit down and talk about selling your business. You may or may not discuss a purchase price. You may or may not commit to even a meeting, let alone an exchange of information. But nonetheless, that single unexpected phone call can touch off one of the most significant, emotional and time-consuming events in your life as a business owner: deciding whether to sell your company. The way you respond, both initially and in the weeks that follow, can have an impact on your company, your employees, and the value you can realize from the sale of your business...