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ARTICLE · 15 AUGUST 2020

Continuity Podcast: Distressed M&A Forecast: A Mix Of Sun And Clouds

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Distressed M&A may offer a silver lining for both buyers and sellers ― if you look for that break in the clouds. In episode 10 of our Continuity podcast...

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Distressed M&A may offer a silver lining for both buyers and sellers ― if you look for that break in the clouds. In episode 10 of our Continuity podcast, Blakes Partners Chris Burr and Olga Kary provide a forecast for what's on the horizon.

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Mathieu: Hi, I'm Mathieu Rompré

Peggy: And I'm Peggy Moss. This is the Continuity podcast. Since the beginning of this podcast series, we've tried to look at the bright side

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