January a Banner Month for Global M&A Despite Uncertainty

The video discusses the unexpected increase in market deals despite uncertainty, influenced by factors like tax policy and repatriation. It explores the impact of potential changes in antitrust regulation and the trend of companies pursuing deals to engineer earnings. The video also touches on the influence of interest rates and the current state of LBO activity.

What was the surprising outcome for January 2017 in terms of deals?

• There was no significant change in deal activity.

• It was an average month compared to previous years.

• It was the best January since 2000.

• It was the worst January since 2000.

What is one reason mentioned for the lengthy process of deal-making?

• Deals are often delayed by legal issues.

• Deals are dependent on stock market performance.

• Deals require approval from international regulators.

• Deals take months to come to fruition.

How might changes in tax policy under the Trump administration affect M&A activity?

• It will have no impact on M&A activity.

• It could lead to more cross-border deals.

• It might reduce the number of deals in the US.

• It could encourage repatriation and more domestic deals.

What is the general expectation for antitrust regulation under the Trump administration?

• It will be stricter than under Obama.

• It will be more lenient than under previous administrations.

• It will remain unchanged.

• It will be more unpredictable.

What is the outlook for LBO activity according to the speaker?

• LBO activity will decline sharply.

• LBO activity will focus on smaller deals.

• There will be no change in LBO activity.

• There will be a significant increase in large deals.