Cristerna Says We Are in the Age of Invention for M&A

The video discusses the impact of disruptors on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), highlighting the market's confidence and growth expectations for 2018. It explores the challenges posed by disruption, the need for businesses to adapt, and the domino effect observed in various industries. The discussion emphasizes the importance of strategic responses to maintain competitiveness.

What was a key factor contributing to the positive outlook for M&A in 2018?

• Decrease in deal activity

• Decline in global economic growth

• High level of CEO confidence

• Uncertainty in the market

In the age of disruption, what are CEOs more concerned about compared to traditional metrics?

• Employee satisfaction

• Current market share

• Future business landscape

• Sales and EBITDA

What is a significant challenge mentioned in the context of future skills and automation?

• Predicting future sales

• Understanding current market trends

• Identifying future skills

• Maintaining current business models

Which company's acquisition is cited as an example of creating a domino effect in the retail industry?

• Target's acquisition of Shipt

• Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods

• Costco's acquisition of Instacart

• Walmart's acquisition of Jet.com

What is the primary concern for companies observing early movers in their industry?

• How to reduce costs

• How to increase employee benefits

• How to react and adapt

• How to maintain current operations