John Reiss: M&A Activity to Pick Up Before End of Year

The video discusses the M&A market trends from 2015 to 2016, highlighting a slowdown in mega deals and the impact of Brexit and the US election. Despite these events, the market remained active due to strategic imperatives and low interest rates. The video predicts a busy end to 2016, driven by cash reserves and strategic needs.

What was the primary reason for the slowdown in mega deals in the first half of 2016?

• Natural pause after a busy period

• High interest rates

• US Election

• Brexit

Which company announced a significant acquisition shortly after Brexit?

• SoftBank

• Apple

• Pfizer

• Google

How did the number of mega deals in the first half of 2016 compare to the second half of 2015?

• There were fewer mega deals in 2016

• There were more mega deals in 2016

• The number of mega deals was the same

• Mega deals were not recorded in 2015

What was the impact of having fewer $100 billion deals in the first half of 2016?

• It had no impact on the total deal value

• It increased the total deal value

• It led to more small deals

• It dramatically decreased the total deal value

What is one of the main factors that continue to drive M&A activity despite market volatility?

• Lack of cash

• Strategic imperatives

• High inflation rates

• Rising interest rates