Goldman's Feldgoise Sees Extraordinary Level of M&A

The video discusses the M&A market's response to the pandemic, highlighting the initial slowdown and subsequent surge in activity. Key drivers such as equity and debt markets, CEO confidence, and risk assessment are explored. Concerns about market euphoria, particularly in IPOs, are addressed. The role of activist investors and changes in advisory practices during the pandemic are also covered, along with predictions for future M&A interactions.

What was a significant factor that contributed to the surge in M&A activity after the initial pandemic slowdown?

• Decrease in CEO confidence

• Pent-up demand

• Lack of available debt

• Increased government regulations

What concern did David Solomon express regarding the market?

• Euphoria in the IPO market

• Lack of investor interest

• Decline in equity markets

• Increase in hostile takeovers

How did the pandemic affect the role of activist investors in the M&A market?

• They became less active

• They increased their activities

• They stopped all activities

• They shifted focus to IPOs

What was a notable change in the advisory part of deals during the pandemic?

• Increased need for in-person meetings

• Extended deal timelines

• Effective use of virtual interactions

• Decrease in the number of transactions

What is expected to happen to in-person meetings and travel in the M&A industry post-pandemic?

• They will be replaced by virtual meetings

• They will return to pre-pandemic levels

• They will find a balance between virtual and in-person interactions

• They will completely stop