2015 was a huge year for global M&A with deal activity
reaching $4.2 trillion by the middle of December. If 2016
continues at the same pace, be prepared for a big year of M&A
activity. In order to be well equipped for the upcoming year, ask
yourself the following two questions when contemplating an M&A
transaction.
Where are the key market opportunities?
According to the publication released by Raconteur entitled M&A Outlook 2016, on a global scale, five
sectors are "blazing a trail": financial services,
telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, computer manufacturing, and
oil and gas.
- Financial Services – Consolidation is
the new buzzword in the financial services sector. Complex
regulatory regimes and the volatile economic environment has
wealth managers, asset management firms, and lenders seeking
opportunities to increase scale and growth as a long-term
strategy.
