JPMorgan Sees 2020 as Big Year for Tech M&A

The transcript discusses the strong market confidence and expectations for 2020, particularly in the technology sector. It highlights the significant performance of the tech sector in 2019 and anticipates a big year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2020. The discussion also covers the impact of fintech and the drivers for tech growth, such as 5G and cloud deployment. The transcript notes the occurrence of large deals in the US, especially in the tech sector, and suggests that this trend will continue.

What is the general sentiment about the technology sector's performance in 2019?

• It was a weak year.

• It was a strong year.

• It was an average year.

• It was a declining year.

Which sector was highlighted as a major story in 2019?

• Healthcare

• Retail

• Fintech

• Automotive

What are the two major technological changes mentioned that could drive larger deals?

• Internet of Things and Robotics

• Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

• 5G and Cloud

• Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain

What is the expected trend for deal size in the US technology sector?

• Deals are expected to decrease in size.

• Deals are expected to remain the same.

• Deals are expected to increase in size.

• Deals are expected to disappear.

How many deals over $10 billion were observed in the US technology sector this year?

• 30 plus deals

• 20 deals

• 40 plus deals

• 10 deals