Revolution's Bielczykova on Australia M&A

The transcript discusses the global liquidity conditions and their impact on Australia, highlighting the strong M&A activity in 2021 and expectations for 2022. Key drivers include available capital, low interest rates, and superannuation fund participation. The easing of border restrictions is expected to boost market participation, especially from foreign players. Sector activity is broad-based, with a focus on transaction size. Superannuation funds are increasingly involved in private equity, and there is a trend towards take private arrangements due to abundant capital.

What sectors are expected to drive M&A activity in 2022?

How have superannuation funds evolved in their approach to M&A transactions?

What trends are anticipated regarding take-private arrangements in the Australian market?