STRATEGIC ADVISORS WEEKLY 
The SAW Report shares  current news stories 
and insights relevant  to  regional 
middle market business and transactions.
FEATURED ARTICLE
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 Middle Market CFOs Bullish on 2018 Prospects

A nationwide survey of more than 500 middle market senior financial executives reveals a positive outlook for 2018 -- with nearly 75% of respondents predicting that both the global and domestic economy will remain strong through the coming year. The 2018 CFO Sentiment Study, "The Collective Mind of the Modern CFO," a collaboration between the CFO Alliance and Workday, also shows that nearly 73% of the respondents expect 2018 revenue to outpace the previous year, 63% expect this year's earnings will outpace 2017, and 51% expect margins to be higher this year.

PITTSBURGH REGIONAL M&A NEWS 
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        GNC Partners with Harbin Pharmaceutical Group of China
         Al's Water Service Acquired by Stallion Oilfield Services
          Krummen Equipment Merges with Dearing Compressor and Pump Company
           Cleveland's American Greetings Sells 60% Share to PE Firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
          American Producers Supply Acquires Louisville Mill Supply
MIDDLE MARKET NEWS 
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  Pitchbook: Add-on Investment Surges in US Middle Market
    The Middle Market Power Index: Best U.S. Cities for Middle Market Firms
   Middle Market Implications of Trump's Infrastructure Initiative
    Neptune Financial Launches On-Line Commercial Lending for MM Companies
Pitchbook: Charts Detailing US PE Industry

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   [email protected]

Anthony J. Ventura, Managing Director 
724-743-5810    [email protected]

Eric A. Wissinger, Managing Director 
724-743-5840   [email protected] 

Marcia J. McCracken, Administrative Assistant
724-743-5801   [email protected]

Office 724-743-5800  *  www.strategicad.com
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