End-Year 2018 Middle-Market Survey

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* 1. Have you encountered an increase in strategic buyer activity relative to that of financial buyers?

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* 2. Have you noticed an uptick in institutional investors bypassing traditional PE fund managers and investing directly into deals?

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* 3. What have been the key factors behind increased valuations over the last year? (check all that apply)

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* 4. What effect will the mid-term elections have on middle-market private equity?

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* 5. What is your outlook for middle market firms’ ability to raise new capital in 2019?

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* 6. What effect will the Trump Administrations changes in tariffs have on portfolio company operating results?

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* 7. How would you characterize the level of quality deal flow in 2018?

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* 8. What is your prediction for the deal-making environment in 2019?

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* 9. Have you noticed large PE firms moving into the middle market and if so, what has been the effect?

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* 10. With which regions have you seen the most activity in 2018? (check all that apply)

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* 11. In which categories have you seen increased dealmaking activity during 2018? (check all that apply)

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* 12. Do you foresee a recession or economic downturn occurring?

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* 13. In which industry do you principally work?

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* 14. What is your greatest concern for the middle market in 2019?

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* 15. Are you currently an ACG New York Member?

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