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Three main factors underline our newfound optimism that we are entering a new phase of dealmaking in 2024: (1) recent improvement in financial markets, spurred by decelerating inflation and expected reductions in interest rates (2) pent-up demand for (and supply of) deals (3) pressing strategic need for many companies to adapt and transform business models that is the very essence of dealmaking Dealmakers will be facing very different conditions in 2024 to the past few years and will need to adapt their playbooks accordingly.  Click the link below for a 5 min read. #pwcdeals #M&A #trends2024

Yet another article on an increase in deals. Questrom MBAs: keep your eyes open and have those conversations with your network.

🫱🫲 Dealmaking is entering a new phase in 2024—are you prepared? As we come to an end to one of the worst bear markets for global M&A in a decade, we’re seeing an upswing in activity and three main factors underline our newfound optimism. Explore our 2024 Outlook Global M&A Industry Trends to learn about this new phase of dealmaking and discover why successful dealmakers should look forward, not back: https://pwc.to/41YPvBA #Transformation #IndustryTrends

Strategic value creation remains a key driver for companies in the M&A landscape. As economic conditions evolve, the resurgence of a flourishing deals environment in 2024 is promising.

To describe the current state of the start-up equity market, Ashish Raina, Compensation and HR Consultant, Optimize Talent, took a line from Charles Dickens – it is the best of times and the worst of times. “For employees, there may be doubt around the value of equity. For investors, they might want to hold onto equity more tightly because they can’t give it out as generously as they once did.” In a conversation with The Circle, Ashish, Samantha Adams, CEP, Head of Issuer Strategy and Excellence at Morgan Stanley at Work, Mohit Daswani, CFO, ThoughtSpot, and Pam Holmberg, former VP of People, ThoughtSpot, discussed how your company can navigate the challenges to align its equity strategy with company goals. https://lnkd.in/efR-RWj8

Read now: Market Eye – Issue 3 👁🗨📰 https://lnkd.in/esBQeqbf In the third edition of Market Eye we delve into the latest themes and trends shaping the M&A market and offer a keen perspective on the dynamic nature of corporate transactions. Our market commentary navigates through individual sectors and offers insights into their relative performance and influencing factors. #MergersAndAcquisitions #Corporate

There have been a number of events shaping the world’s economic environment over the last few months; in our third edition of Market Eye we delve into some of the latest themes and trends that we are now seeing across various sectors in the M&A market. Well worth a read!

Issue 3 of our M&A Market Eye overview is now available. The market is back on the level of average historical deal flow after being below it for two years. In 2025 a steady improvement is expected.

💡The third edition of Market Eye offers in-depth insights into the evolving landscape of Corporate M&A across various industries, including  ✔Consumer ✔Energy ✔Financial Services ✔Health & Life Sciences ✔Industrials ✔Technology, Media & Telecoms Read more below ⬇ #MergersAndAcquisitions #Corporate

Senior partner Mieke Van Oostende highlights the critical trends shaping M&A in 2024. 1. Deal rationales are shifting. Deals are increasingly focused on sustainability and climate concerns and are aimed at acquiring specific capabilities. 2. Deal structures are changing to achieve consolidation in sectors with overcapacity or pressure on financial returns. These increasingly include JVs, alliances, and other partnerships to help companies share risk and explore new terrain. These trends underscore a dynamic M&A landscape, where strategic adaptability and innovative thinking are key. https://mck.co/4bMWvGj #McKMandA