Boom and Bust: The 2016 M&A Deals Report

The video discusses major M&A deals of 2016, focusing on the AT&T-Time Warner merger and its implications for the media landscape. It examines political scrutiny, particularly from Donald Trump, and its impact on deal approvals. The Bayer-Monsanto merger is analyzed as part of a broader trend of consolidation in the agricultural chemical sector. The video concludes with a discussion on M&A trends and the potential influence of Trump's presidency on future deals.

What was the primary reason for the AT&T and Time Warner deal being considered significant?

• It involved a large number of companies.

• It was the first deal of 2016.

• It was a horizontal integration.

• It was a vertical integration.

How did Donald Trump's campaign stance potentially affect the AT&T and Time Warner deal?

• He encouraged more such deals.

• He promised to block the deal.

• He had no opinion on the deal.

• He supported the deal unconditionally.

What was a key factor in the Bayer-Monsanto deal?

• Monsanto's interest in Syngenta.

• Bayer's acquisition of ChemChina.

• Monsanto's acquisition of Dow.

• Bayer's partnership with DuPont.

What trend was observed in the agricultural chemical industry in 2016?

• Consolidation of major companies.

• Decrease in mergers.

• Increase in small-scale deals.

• Focus on domestic markets.

What was a notable change in M&A activity from 2015 to 2016?

• More international deals.

• Decrease in $10 billion plus deals.

• Stable number of large deals.

• Increase in $10 billion plus deals.

What was a significant challenge for reviving blocked deals under President Trump?

• High costs of revival.

• Strong regulatory arguments against them.

• Lack of political support.

• Lack of investor interest.

What potential change in M&A activity was anticipated under President Trump?

• Decrease in deal sizes.

• Increased willingness to attempt deals.

• Fewer domestic deals.

• More international deals.