The Real Deal

In this episode, we’re examining M&A trends across the APAC region within the BioPharma sector. Our guest, David Chen, a managing director at BFG Group, a China-based boutique investment banking firm, discusses current market sentiments, valuation challenges, recent high-profile cross-border transactions and other dealmaking trends to watch. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C I...

U.S. ECM activity showed positive signs in the first half of 2023 after a two-year decline thanks to improving market conditions. This episode examines factors driving the uptick in recent activity, evaluates whether recent IPOs by Kenvue, Cava Group and Oddity suggest a broader market resurgence, and explores the influencing factors for ECM deals leading into early 2024. Tune in for valuable pers...

After a rocky start to 2023, growing confidence is beginning to take hold among dealmakers. In this special episode, we’re joined by Matthew Wells from SS&C Intralinks, who provides an exclusive preview of upcoming global M&A activity in APAC, EMEA, LATAM and NA based on the findings of Intralinks' Q3 2023 Deal Flow Predictor . He also explains why data indicates a larger appetite to trans...

The mining sector in North America is experiencing an extraordinary surge in M&A activity, primarily fueled by the urgency to secure metals and minerals that are needed for the energy transition. Notably, the rising demand for lithium and nickel, essential components for electric vehicle batteries, is intensifying dealmaking efforts in the region. Our guest, Mergermarket's Canada Editor, Carlo...

China’s economy is facing foreign and domestic obstacles to growth. How will the current economic and political climate impact inbound and outbound M&A? Barry Chen , partner in charge and head of corporate finance at InterChina Partners, joins us to discuss transaction trends in China, the uptick in divestitures, challenges corporates and private equity firms are currently facing and the poten...

Mergers of mobile phone firms have always been a hot topic when it comes to obtaining antitrust approval, and the recent deal to combine the U.K. operations of Vodafone and CK Hutchison — which owns the 3 (Three) network — is no different. We hear more about the European Commission’s approach to telecommunications M&A with our guest Jacob Parry , a Brussels-based chief regulatory correspondent...

Today we’re looking at M&A dealmaking in the Iberian region following Mergermarket’s recent summit held in Madrid. Rupert Cocke, who is senior editor and head of Iberia Coverage at Mergermarket, fills us in on recent transactions and dealmaking trends in the market. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks. Dealmakers, read our latest white paper produced in association wi...

In this episode, we’re looking at M&A deal activity in North America and exploring how the rest of 2023 could pan out. Our guest is James Ward , a business reporter for Mergermarket specializing in B2B tech and industrial sectors. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks. Dealmakers, read our latest white paper produced in association with Reuters, ESG Under Pressure , a c...

In this episode, we're heading to Australia to find out why the mining sector is booming after a volatile 2022. James Arbuthnott , a Sydney-based journalist who covers energy, mining and utilities, shares important insights. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks. Dealmakers, download the Q2 2023 Deal Flow Predictor here .

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by abrdn’s Alistair Watson , head of strategy innovation for private equity, and Kanika Goela , investment manager. Together, we discuss the pressing challenges European dealmakers are facing in relation to sustainability and environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria within private equity investments. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket an...

On the second installment of the M&A Tales series, our special guest is Alberto Onetti , chairman of Mind the Bridge, a global open-innovation platform providing advisory services and products to corporates and local start-up ecosystems. Onetti candidly discusses the challenges and opportunities of connecting established corporates with up-and-coming start-ups. Dealcast is presented by Mergerm...

In this week’s episode, we delve into the subject of foreign direct investment (FDI) screening in Europe and explore the reasons behind its current prominence as a hot topic. Joining us for this insightful conversation are Jacob Parry, chief regulatory correspondent for PaRR and DealReporter, and Paris-based Arezki Yaïche, head of French coverage for Mergermarket. Dealcast is presented by Mergerma...

In this week’s episode, we explore the impact of recent U.S. bank failures on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the banking sector. Our guest, Calvin Trice , a financial services reporter for Mergermarket, provides valuable insights. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks. Dealmakers, download the Q2 2023 Deal Flow Predictor here .

Today we're heading to São Paulo to find out about a new bill intended to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Brazil. Joining us is Max Gonzales , a Brazil-based correspondent for Mergermarket, who sheds light on the proposed new framework for AI in the country. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks.

In this week’s episode, we're talking about a massive stumbling block for one of the biggest gaming M&A deals ever. The U.K.'s Competition Markets Authority has blocked Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard, a massive impact on the fast-growing cloud gaming market. Joining us to discuss the blocked deal is Jacob Parry, chief regulatory correspondent for PaRR and Dealreporter. Dealcast is...

In this week’s episode, we’re examining key takeaways from the Mergermarket M&A Forum Germany 2023 held in Frankfurt with DACH Correspondent Patrick Costello . Listen to learn about: • Impact of the Ukraine conflict on valuations, financing and exits • Why private deal flow isn’t as robust as expected in Germany • Fundraising challenges for general partners • Capital flowing into DACH from the...

In this week’s special episode, we're joined by SS&C Intralinks Co-Head Ken Bisconti , who provides an exclusive preview of global and regional M&A activity featured in the newly published Q2 2023 Deal Flow Predictor . Download the Q2 2023 DFP here . Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks.

In this week's episode, we're talking about new Chinese listing rules and what this means for Chinese companies looking to list overseas with [ Perris Lee ]( https://tw.linkedin.com/in/perris-lee-794964b ), Asia ECM Editorial, Insights director at ION Analytics. We also discuss what is happening with Alibaba Group and its co-founder, Chinese billionaire Jack Ma , who has kept a low public profile...

In this week’s episode, we’re heading to Mexico and looking at how female entrepreneurs are making a big impact in several sectors in LATAM and exploring their involvement in M&A. We’re joined by Adriana Curiel , a Mexico correspondent for Mergermarket. Listen to learn about: Challenges women entrepreneurs face in raising capital Noteworthy sectors for women-launched businesses Examples of suc...

Today we’re looking at the fallout from Credit Suisse’s demise and takeover by rival bank UBS and what it means for shareholders and bondholders. Joining us to provide insights are Mergermarket’s ECM Reporter Cristiano Dalla Bona and Senior ECM Editor EMEA Samuel Kerr . Listen to learn: Why Credit Suisse collapsed Structure of UBS’s takeover How the Swiss government facilitated the acquisition Imp...

In this week’s episode, we're looking at women in private equity and the importance of gender equality. Joining us are Myriam Mariotte , a Paris-based correspondent for Mergermarket, and Joanna Socha , a Mergermarket correspondent for Poland. Listen to learn about: • State of gender equality in private equity and venture capital • Reasons why there aren’t more women leaders in the industry • Initi...

Today we're looking at the biggest trends in U.S. Healthcare M&A as discussed at the recently held J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. “We can expect this to be a big year for M&A for Pharmaceutical and medical device companies,” says our guest Rebecca Wenzel , a senior reporter for Mergermarket. “They are sitting on piles of cash that they’re ready to deploy, though one of the differences...

This special episode is part of a new series called “M&A Tales” where you’ll hear about the human side of M&A dealmaking. In this first installment, Mergermarket’s Spanish Bureau Chief Robert Cocke speaks with Marc H. Morgenstern , author of the book The Soul of the Deal (Simon & Schuster, 2022). Marc, a die-hard Grateful Dead fan, is the managing partner and founder of early-stage inv...

In this episode, we’re discussing M&A trends in Latin America with Ana Toral, a correspondent for Chile and Ecuador at Mergermarket. Ana tells us, “The rising cost of capital combined with recession fears, inflation woes and regional political uncertainty has led dealmakers to become more cautious and prioritize investments in companies that have sought to increase their profitability, a trend...

In this episode of Dealcast , we're looking at equity capital markets (ECM) activity in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in 2022 and what 2023 holds for initial public offerings (IPOs). Joining us to shed more light on the topic is an expert on the topic, Samuel Kerr , senior ECM editor for EMEA at Mergermarket. “Despite a terrible year, [in 2022] we had two of the biggest deals [Porsche...