The volume of mergers and acquisitions activity soared over the last few years, but now shows signs of abating. Global dealmaking fell to its lowest level since the start of the pandemic as surging inflation, tougher regulation on both sides of the Atlantic, the war in Ukraine and global supply chain issues led to a slowdown in what had been a record period for M&A. Dealmakers are adapting their strategies and trading styles to weather this uncertain cycle. 

With growing concerns about inflation and rising interest rates, what is the outlook for M&A deals in Europe and North America? Could uncertainty drive more sellers? Will corporates focus on core competencies and divestitures during this period? Which regions and sectors drive future activity? With tech stocks plummeting, is this the best time for tech deals? As the pace of M&A activities have slowed down, how will the due diligence process be affected? Within this backdrop, ESG considerations have become integral to the dealmaking process. To what extent will ESG define M&A strategy and decision making? 

This webinar, organised by the Financial Times in association with SS&C Intralinks, brought together dealmakers in Europe and North America to discuss the outlook for the M&A industry and analyse the challenges that dealmakers face in this ever-changing climate.

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