Why the M&A Market Could Be the Next Trade-War Casualty

Why the M&A Market Could Be the Next Trade-War Casualty

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The video discusses the current state of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), highlighting a slowdown in cross-border deals due to trade tensions and market uncertainty. It emphasizes the importance of the 1-5 billion dollar M&A range and the impact of trade wars on Chinese companies' IPO plans in the US. Additionally, it explores how trade wars affect supply chains and make certain companies potential acquisition targets.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main reasons for the slowdown in cross-border M&A activities?

High interest rates

Lack of investment opportunities

Trade tensions

Increased competition

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the $1 billion to $5 billion range considered a sweet spot in M&A?

It requires less CEO confidence

It has a higher number of deals

It attracts more media attention

It involves fewer regulatory hurdles

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Despite record deal sizes, what trend is observed in global dealmaking?

A 10% increase

No significant change

A 16% drop

A 16% increase

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What impact have trade wars had on Chinese companies considering US IPOs?

Immediate listing decisions

Pause on IPO plans

No impact observed

Increased IPO activity

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are supply chains affected by trade wars and tariffs?

They face increased costs

They lead to lower consumer prices

They are unaffected

They become more efficient