Will 2016 Be Another Year of Unlocking Deals?

What sector was identified as the second most likely to drive M&A activity in 2016?

• Finance

• Oil and Gas

• Technology

• Healthcare

Which countries were most prominently cited for M&A opportunities by U.S. companies?

• Australia, Mexico, and South Korea

• Brazil, India, and Russia

• China, Canada, and the UK

• Germany, France, and Japan

What is one of the key factors influencing cross-border M&A deals?

• Political stability

• Currency fluctuations

• Technological advancements

• Cultural differences

What was notable about the size of M&A deals in 2015?

• They were primarily domestic

• They were mostly in the technology sector

• They were unprecedentedly large

• They were smaller than usual

What is the strategic focus for M&A deals in 2016 according to the survey?

• Cross-industry partnerships

• Tuck-in acquisitions under $500 million

• Mega mergers over $10 billion

• Joint ventures in emerging markets