M&A to Hit Record High in 2021, Says UBS' Paz-Galindo

The video discusses the M&A market trends in 2021, highlighting increased activity due to pent-up demand from COVID-19 and accelerated deals. Key sectors like tech, healthcare, and infrastructure are driving this trend. Elevated share prices have not deterred activity; instead, they have increased confidence, with more deals being done using stock. Larger deals, especially those above $2 billion, are on the rise, with private equity playing a significant role. Activism, particularly with ESG considerations, is expected to gain momentum. The labor market in M&A banking is robust, with high demand for talent.

What is one of the main reasons for the surge in M&A activity in 2021?

• Decline in stock prices

• Decrease in market confidence

• Pent-up demand from the previous year

• Lack of available deals

How did the pandemic create opportunities for businesses in the M&A market?

• By decreasing the value of assets

• By allowing strong companies to acquire weaker ones

• By reducing competition

• By increasing uncertainty

Which sector has seen a significant increase in M&A activity due to digitalization trends?

• Retail

• Agriculture

• Technology

• Real Estate

What has been the trend in the type of currency used for M&A deals?

• More deals are being done with stock

• More deals are being done with cash

• There is no clear trend

• Deals are equally split between cash and stock

What is the trend in the size of M&A deals?

• There is a shift towards mid-sized deals

• Smaller deals are more common

• Larger deals are more common

• Deal sizes have remained constant

How has activism influenced the M&A market post-pandemic?

• It has decreased significantly

• It has remained unchanged

• It has merged with ESG themes

• It has focused solely on financial gains

What is the current state of the labor market for M&A banking?

• There is a decline in demand

• There is no change in demand

• There is a high demand for talent

• There is a surplus of talent