Lower Middle Market Weekly Outlook

Transactions:

• Franklin Synergy and Midsouth plan merger
• Frutarom acquires Aroma SA
• Ferrellgas acquires KanGas Corporation
• Lagoon Capital Partners enters strategic partnership with HarbourVest

Events:

• US deal makers to enjoy turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing on Thursday

Other News:

• October is the best month for deals so far in 2013
• Women directors better at M&A
• PE investments rise for second consecutive quarter
• Private equity returns to Spain and Italy
• Law firm mergers hit record high, with a big month to come
• IPO market: Back with a bang or heading for a blowout?
• Two high-yield plays in private equity
• 8 tips for successfully pitching investors

This week in history… KKR acquires RJR Nabisco (1988).