Global deal flows
The Covid-19 coronavirus crisis has had a profound impact on transactions across all regions, and this is likely to persist at a time of heightened economic and geo-political uncertainty. Yet deal activity could recover strongly, as the outlook becomes clearer.
- While deal activity remains sluggish, transactions will be key in reviving China’s GDP growth, which went negative in Q1.
- Europe’s transactions market is likely to remain depressed in Q3 with investors subdued by the crisis and political uncertainties.
- The fall in U.S. deals has been steep, with high profile deals being abandoned and potential buyers holding off until valuations stabilise.
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European M&A set for tough autumn
The pandemic has forced investors to take a safety first approach, which is likely to persist with the prospect of a hard Brexit looming.
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China maintains outward-looking approach
A determination to remain international and outward-looking will help the recovery in Chinese outbound and inbound investment.
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U.S. M&A encounters challenges
The impact on U.S. transactions has been severe, with activity unlikely to recover until valuations and financial market conditions stabilise.
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