Policy shifts are rewriting the M&A playbook in real time. As Kison Patel shared with The Wall Street Journal, today’s dealmakers are navigating an economic landscape filled with sudden policy changes, creating new risks and opportunities overnight. 📉 Industries reliant on federal funding, like renewables and healthcare, are facing delays and frozen reimbursements, putting deal economics at risk. 🌐 Cross-border deals are becoming more complex as #tariffs disrupt supply chains. Companies are reconsidering sourcing strategies to avoid unexpected cost hikes. ⏩ Uncertainty is forcing acquirers to close faster and prioritize scenario planning: “What happens if the next policy change affects this deal?” In this environment, adaptability and speed are survival skills. How do you see your #BusinessStrategy evolving?
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When policy changes overnight, so do deals. I got the opportunity to talk with the The Wall Street Journal about how today’s economic landscape is forcing dealmakers to rethink their entire approach. The speed of policy shifts is creating a new level of uncertainty in M&A. Deals that made sense last month might not work today, here's what’s happening: 📰 Government Moves Are Reshaping Business Models – Companies that rely on federal funding or incentives (like renewables & healthcare) are in limbo. A solar startup in West Virginia had to pause $25M worth of projects because their expected government reimbursements were frozen. That kind of risk is now a real factor in deal valuation. 📰 Tariffs Are Disrupting Supply Chains – A Canadian furniture company just laid off 115 workers because U.S. buyers started sourcing from Asia instead, anticipating a 25% #tariff hike. That’s a prime example of how protectionist policies are shifting M&A dynamics in real time. 📰 Speed is More Critical Than Ever – With so many unknowns, companies are pushing to close deals faster to avoid getting caught in sudden #policy shifts. We’re seeing acquirers put more weight on scenario planning: “What happens if a new tariff pops up?” or “How does this deal hold up if federal funding dries up?" Adaptability and speed are now the name of the game. The best dealmakers will be the ones who adapt the fastest. How's your deal strategy adjusting? #MarketTrends #Acquisitions