By: Duane P. Donner II

The general economy was off to a shaky start in early 2016, but as the quarter came to a close, many industries seemed to find their footing. While not particularly stellar, US Corporations continue to chug along, even with the drag from low oil prices.  In the 1Q 2016 Industrials Update, we look at middle market M&A transaction statistics, recent transactions, select commodity trends and more.