Atlanta, Ga. – BNA, the Bureau of National Affairs, Inc., published an article entitled, "M&As Are Up Despite Persistent Worry Over Global Economy, Political Risks, Experts Note." The article discusses that even in a down economy, M&A's are up this year and experts are saying that activity is expected to rise.

Jim Andros, a shareholder in Carlton Fields' Atlanta office who represents publicly traded and privately held companies in a variety of corporate matters including M&A, business transactions, tax planning and governance matters, said, "Significant deal activity [is higher] this year compared to 2010 in the mid market space. Despite fears of another recession and expected slow global growth, companies and funds have started to spend for acquisition and take on some risk."

BNA's author noted that "Andros' observation is supported by those of other attorneys and by certain organizations that monitor companies across industries such as health care, insurance, technology, and manufacturing." Many attribute the increase in M&A activity to factors like "interest in foreign markets, a focus by companies on core products, global economic pressures, and regulatory changes."

Andros also told BNA that there are other factors leading to activity including companies that have been "working on improving their financials and avoiding risk for a while ... this has motivated some deals."

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