What will be the main themes of M&A in the next 12 months?
Navigating policy and technology disruption and the rise of private capital continue to be major themes in M&A. With record levels of dry powder, PE and other sources of private capital are expected to be a major buyer in M&A over the near term.
Another major theme will be cross-sector deals. As customer pressure compels companies to operate outside of traditional sector boundaries, M&A may be the fastest route for companies to respond to these challenges.
And uncertainty over governmental involvement in the deal making process is an emerging challenge. Understanding how to position cross-border deals with regulators and other stakeholders is essential, and also an area that requires planning early in the process.
Read about “major themes in M&A” from the EY Global Confidence Barometer