Credit Rout to Dampen M&A Activity for Rest of 2018, UBS Says

The video discusses the global financial crisis, highlighting the negative returns in various asset classes for the first time since 2008. It explores the impact of market conditions on credit markets, M&A activities, and share buybacks. The role of activists in driving corporate restructuring is examined, along with the influence of political tensions on US-China corporate relations.

What was a significant concern for companies during the global financial crisis?

• Low leverage tolerance

• Negative asset returns

• Increased M&A activity

• High interest rates

How did market conditions affect M&A and share buybacks?

• Stretched secondary markets

• Stable market conditions

• Decreased share buybacks

• Increased M&A activity

What is a dominant theme driven by activists in corporate restructuring?

• Stable asset management

• Conglomeration

• Deconglomeration

• Increased leverage

How do companies best respond to activist pressure?

• By increasing leverage

• By ignoring activists

• By confronting activists head-on

• By listening and being thoughtful

What is a concern for US companies when dealing with Chinese buyers?

• Lack of interest from Chinese buyers

• Political rhetoric and regulatory scrutiny

• Increased competition from European buyers

• High interest rates

What phenomenon in China affects US corporate transactions?

• Gray rhinos

• Green turtles

• Blue whales

• Red dragons

What has been the impact of Trump's rhetoric on US-China transactions?

• Increased approvals

• Decreased caution

• Slowed down approvals

• Increased interest from Chinese buyers