With liquidity levels high and balance sheets strong, both strategic and financial buyers are searching for acquisitions. Indeed, private equity firms are pursuing take-privates on a scale not seen since the 1980s. Meanwhile, the globalization of the M&A market is penetrating deeper and deeper into the middle market.

The Deal’s Second Annual M&A Outlook offers an in-depth view on many of the critical issues in the business. These issues are carefully chosen not only based on their importance, but also to cover a variety of more general themes in the industry. In addition, the lunchtime session will include focused discussions within key industry sectors. Altogether, M&A Outlook offers a wealth of insight for dealmakers and principals alike.