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In this shifting environment, it’s important for mid-market buyers and sellers to be aware of the current M&A market developments and their implications. Read our update to learn about the current state and outlook for the U.S. merger and acquisition market, the impact of real estate and technology deals on M&A, and the role of management participation.

Divestitures are becoming more a matter of strategy than survival. Deloitte surveyed executives who have been involved in divestitures to assess the past experience of their companies, their outlook for the future, and the challenges they face. Read our findings from the survey and insights from Deloitte’s experience in the marketplace, including trends involving cross-border, middle market deals.

First in our series – laying the groundwork for business succession planning activities for mid-market and closely held businesses.

2012 was, if nothing else, a year of pronounced economic uncertainty for many countries around the world, and for most of them, this trend will linger into 2013. In Europe, a fiscal crisis continues to kindle doubt about the survival of the euro, creating uncertainty that is casting a shadow on real economic performance in the new year. The United States may have already entered recessionary territory. Read more.

The market for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) has never been more complex or challenging than it is today. This publication takes away some of the mystery and uncertainty around the process. It serves as a useful guide as you begin your IPO journey. Also, visit our Private Company Issues page for additional resources to address your unique needs.

Between $30 and $50 billion. That was the estimated cost of Hurricane Sandy. What steps can you take to minimize disruptions like this in the future? Check out Deloitte’s Point of View for helpful lessons on disaster recovery planning.

Swerving from the cliff, a report from Deloitte Tax LLP, examines the tax provisions for lower and middle-income tax payers, in the new law and considers the tax policy challenges facing Congress and the Obama administration in the year ahead.

Does entrepreneurial behavior really make a difference? Survey results show more entrepreneurial companies outperform others across a variety of metrics. Read the report.

Learn why many mid-market HR leaders find cloud solutions to be a viable alternative to in-house IT support or outsourcing for HR functions.

In this shifting environment, it’s important for mid-market buyers and sellers to be aware of the current M&A market developments and their implications. Read our update to learn about the current state and outlook for the U.S. merger and acquisition market, the contributions of private equity in the current market, and the role of management participation.