STRATEGIC ADVISORS WEEKLY 
The SAW Report shares  current news stories 
and insights relevant  to  regional 
middle market business and transactions.
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Middle market executives are overwhelmingly upbeat about the economy and their own companies for the year ahead. Nearly 1,700 executives completed JPMC's annual Business Leaders Outlook survey in January, expressing the highest levels of optimism in its eight-year history.  The combination of a strong economy, regulatory reform and tax cuts is bolstering business leaders' positive outlook. More executives are expecting to earn higher profits and hire extra workers.
PITTSBURGH REGIONAL M&A NEWS 
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 US Steel Extends Credit Facility
   Presque Isle Downs & Casino Acquired by Churchill Downs
   Ogden Newspapers Acquires Byrd Newspapers
  Leonard Green Purchases Promach from AEA
MIDDLE MARKET NEWS 
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FNB Announces New Regional HQ in Charlotte
How the New Tax Law Could Boost PE Deals
  PNC Bank Establishes Nashville Presence

Strategic Advisors is a middle market investment banking firm that provides merger and acquisition (M&A), corporate finance and strategic advisory services to business owners.
The Team at Strategic Advisors

Andrew J. Bianco, Managing Director & Founder 
724-743-5820   ajbianco@strategicad.com

Anthony J. Ventura, Managing Director 
724-743-5810    ajventura@strategicad.com

Eric A. Wissinger, Managing Director 
724-743-5840   eawissinger@strategicad.com 

Marcia J. McCracken, Administrative Assistant
724-743-5801   mjm@strategicad.com

Office 724-743-5800  *  www.strategicad.com
Securities And Advisory Services Are Offered Through BPU Investment Management, Inc., 301 Grant Street, Suite 3300, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Member FINRA/ SIPC and an SEC-Registered Investment Advisor

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