Debt Markets Are 'Wide Open,' Wells Fargo's Braunstein Says

The video discusses recent M&A deals advised by Wells, highlighting factors driving M&A activity into 2025. Key factors include a stable economic environment, robust capital markets, strong stock market performance, and buyers' advantageous positions. These elements create confidence for CEOs, influencing M&A decisions.

What is one of the sectors where billion-dollar deals were recently announced?

• Retail

• Healthcare

• Technology

• Materials

Which factor is expected to contribute to a positive outlook for M&A activity into 2025?

• Positive GDP expectations

• Decreasing consumer confidence

• Rising unemployment rates

• Increasing inflation rates

What is a characteristic of the current capital markets that supports M&A activity?

• Limited access to debt

• High credit spreads

• Low stock market performance

• Wide open debt markets

How have small and midcap names in the Russell performed in the stock market?

• They have remained stable

• They have underperformed

• They have been volatile

• They have performed well

What advantage do buyers have in the current M&A environment?

• Weak market position

• Limited access to capital

• Strong stock performance

• High debt levels