What's Driving the M&A in Health Care?

The video discusses the unexpected increase in dealmaking during late summer, influenced by factors such as elections and low borrowing costs. It highlights the interest of Asian buyers in US and European markets, driven by currency strength and market opportunities. The video also analyzes market performance, noting a record year for deals last year, but predicting a slowdown in the coming months.

What factors are suggested to be contributing to the increase in dealmaking activity during the late summer months?

• A decrease in investor interest

• The upcoming election and cheap borrowing costs

• The upcoming holiday season

• A rise in global GDP

Which companies are mentioned as being involved in significant deals during the summer?

• Tesla and SpaceX

• Google and Amazon

• Chem China and Syngenta

• Apple and Microsoft

Why are Japanese buyers interested in acquiring U.S. companies?

• Because of a decline in the U.S. market

• Due to the strength of the yen

• To diversify into the European market

• To reduce their domestic workforce

What is the hiring trend in financial institutions like Nomura?

• They are reducing their workforce

• They are closing branches in Europe

• They are hiring more bankers for M&A and IPOs

• They are focusing on retail banking

What is the prediction for the current year's dealmaking activity compared to last year?

• It will be the lowest in a decade

• It will surpass last year's record

• It will be significantly lower than last year

• It will not reach last year's record but will still be substantial