Political Impact on 2017's Megadeals

The video discusses the trends in mega deals and M&A, highlighting the impact of Brexit, China's capital constraints, and Trump's policies. It suggests a shift towards more domestic deals due to regulatory changes and economic strategies in the UK, China, and the US. The potential for increased M&A activity in the US due to corporate tax repatriation is also explored.

What are the three major factors expected to influence M&A activities next year?

• China's capital constraints, European Union expansion, and Brexit

• Trump's policies, European Union expansion, and China's capital constraints

• Brexit, European Union expansion, and Trump's policies

• Brexit, China's capital constraints, and Trump's policies

How might Trump's policies affect M&A activities in the US?

• Increase in domestic M&A activities

• No change in M&A activities

• Decrease in domestic deals

• Increase in international deals

What is a potential outcome of corporate tax repatriation for U.S. companies?

• Decrease in share buybacks

• Increased domestic M&A activities

• Higher taxes on repatriated funds

• More international M&A deals

What trend is expected in Europe regarding M&A activities?

• Decrease in deal volume

• More cross-border deals

• Increased consolidation within the continent

• Focus on American companies entering Europe

Which sectors in Europe are expected to see more consolidation?

• Industrials, oil and gas, and healthcare

• Retail and agriculture

• Technology and finance

• Education and tourism