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This podcast gives dealmakers perspectives on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) trends, the biggest deals and insight into the latest technology news and trends. Listen to learn about best practices from deal professionals and industry thought leaders.
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The Dealist Season 2 Trailer: How AI Is Changing M&A Dealmaking
In Season 2 of The Dealist, Catherine Ford and senior M&A leaders cut through the hype to reveal how AI is reshaping M&A — from faster due diligence t...
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Dealcast is handing the mic to The Dealist [Trailer]
Dealcast is handing the mic to The Dealist.
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Deal or No Deal: 2024 Market Insights From 300 Corporate and PE Dealmakers
We’ve got an extra special episode for you. Join us as we discuss the results of the 2024 Global M&A Dealmakers Sentiment Report. In association with...
U.S. M&A & Private Equity: What Are the Key Themes for 2024?
In this episode, we explore the performance of add-ons, roll-up strategies, divestitures and take-privates over the past year. In a climate of high in...
Regulatory Scrutiny of AI Partnerships: Implications for Big Tech Players
Artificial intelligence has become a focus of regulators worldwide. In recent months, the European Commission, Federal Trade Commission and the Compet...
M&A Tales: Nadine Mirchandani, EY's Global Deputy Vice Chair
In this latest episode of M&A Tales, our special guest is EY's Global Deputy Vice Chair for Strategy and Transactions Nadine Mirchandani. With over 20...
H1 2024 M&A Trends: A Data-Driven Forecast
In this episode, we delve into findings from the [Q1 2024 Deal Flow Predictor](https://www.intralinks.com/insights/publication/9-ma-dealmaking-and-fin...
LATAM M&A Round-Up and What to Expect in 2024
In 2023, there was a decline in M&A activity globally, but what was the picture in Latin America? Our guest, Thiago Barrozo, Mergermarket’s editor for...
APAC M&A Review 2023: A Recap and Anticipating 2024
In this special episode, we’re joined by Mergermarket's Lisha Zhou and Ed Vinales, who discuss M&A trends in the Asia Pacific region for 2024. They of...
Mergermarket’s 2023 M&A Recap & 2024 Predictions
According to Dealogic, total M&A volume dropped to its lowest level in ten years globally in 2023 to about USD three trillion. In this episode, Merger...
Banks Acquiring Restructuring-focused Advisory Firms
With fees on the decline due to reduced M&A deal volume, investment banks, consultancies and financial sponsors are acquiring boutique advisory firms...
Great Wall of Obstacles: Can Chinese Companies Go Public in the U.S. in 2024?
Amid geopolitical tensions and regulatory hurdles, Chinese companies face daunting challenges when going public in the U.S. Nevertheless, Shein, the f...
What Is Driving a New Wave of Oil M&A in North America?
While their European counterparts are rebranding and shifting focus to become cleaner, greener energy companies, the oil majors in the U.S. are doubli...
Exploring the Impact of the U.K.’s National Security and Investment Act
The NSI regime, enacted in January 2022, grants the U.K. government authority to examine and intervene in various business transactions, including tak...
M&A Tales: Oriol Pinya, Co-Founder and CEO of Abac Capital
Large cap vs. SME dealmaking: what are the main differences between the two markets? In this special episode of M&A Tales, we speak with Oriol Pinya,...
Research Examines the Impact of Gender Diversity on M&A Deal Leaks
M&A leaks, whether intentional or not, impact deals, reputations and valuations. Today, we delve into the findings of an annual M&A leaks report by th...
How M&A Is Powering Latin America’s Thriving Renewable Energy Market
The transition to sustainable energy sources is consistently in the headlines, especially with COP28 on the horizon. Currently, Latin America is ahead...
U.S. Corporate Divestitures: Unveiling the Hottest Sectors
RTX’s sale of its cybersecurity and intelligence business unit to private equity firm Blackstone in October 2023 for USD 1.3 billion signals a surge o...
M&A in 2024: Where Will It Go?
In the face of numerous challenges, M&A activity is showing positive signs for growth in the next six months. Where do the opportunities exist? In thi...
How Are Dealmakers Using AI in M&A?
In this week’s episode, we’re looking at how the use of artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded with the proliferation of ChatGPT and other tools. W...
Understanding The Emerging E.U./U.K. Approach to Tech Deals
In this episode, we're looking at recent developments in regulatory approval for technology mergers in the U.K. and the E.U. We explore why the E.U. a...
Mixed Messages: IPO Markets Open, But Cautiously
Companies are going public again, but is it all good news? In this week’s episode, we’re talking about IPOs. After booming in 2021, the IPO market wen...
European Consumer Market M&A: Where Are the Deals?
The European consumer space experienced a drop in M&A deal count and flow in H1 2023. However, easing economic pressures and cautious optimism have in...
Latin America Cryptocurrency Market Landscape and M&A Opportunities
Crypto is enjoying incredible popularity in Latin America, and the region is subsequently awash with M&A dealmaking opportunities. In this episode, we...
What’s Next for the European IPO Market?
It’s an interesting time for equity markets. Despite a complex backdrop of inflation, geopolitical tensions and the conflict in Ukraine, equity market...
BioPharma M&A Trends in APAC
In this episode, we’re examining M&A trends across the APAC region within the BioPharma sector. Our guest, David Chen, a managing director at BFG Grou...
U.S. Equity Capital Market Update
U.S. ECM activity showed positive signs in the first half of 2023 after a two-year decline thanks to improving market conditions. This episode examine...
Why M&A Dealmakers Are ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ for H2
After a rocky start to 2023, growing confidence is beginning to take hold among dealmakers. In this special episode, we’re joined by Matthew Wells fro...
What’s Behind the Boom in Mining M&A in North America?
The mining sector in North America is experiencing an extraordinary surge in M&A activity, primarily fueled by the urgency to secure metals and minera...
Chinese M&A: Perspectives From InterChina Partners
China’s economy is facing foreign and domestic obstacles to growth. How will the current economic and political climate impact inbound and outbound M&...
E.U./U.K. Regulatory View on Telco Consolidation
Mergers of mobile phone firms have always been a hot topic when it comes to obtaining antitrust approval, and the recent deal to combine the U.K. oper...
Iberian M&A Is At a Transition Point Following a Rocky Period
Today we’re looking at M&A dealmaking in the Iberian region following Mergermarket’s recent summit held in Madrid. Rupert Cocke, who is senior editor...
North America M&A: What's In Store for H2 2023?
In this episode, we’re looking at M&A deal activity in North America and exploring how the rest of 2023 could pan out. Our guest is James Ward, a busi...
M&A Boom in Australia's Mining Sector Expected to Continue
In this episode, we're heading to Australia to find out why the mining sector is booming after a volatile 2022. James Arbuthnott, a Sydney-based journ...
Challenges European Dealmakers Are Facing with ESG Criteria in Private Equity Investments
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by abrdn’s Alistair Watson, head of strategy innovation for private equity, and Kanika Goela, investment manager....
M&A Tales: Alberto Onetti, chairman of Mind the Bridge
On the second installment of the M&A Tales series, our special guest is Alberto Onetti, chairman of Mind the Bridge, a global open-innovation platform...
Why FDI Screening Is a Hot Topic In EU Member States
In this week’s episode, we delve into the subject of foreign direct investment (FDI) screening in Europe and explore the reasons behind its current pr...
U.S. Banking Failures: What Do They Mean for M&A?
In this week’s episode, we explore the impact of recent U.S. bank failures on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the banking sector. Our guest, Calvin...
A.I. Regulation in Brazil
Today we're heading to São Paulo to find out about a new bill intended to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Brazil. Joining us is Ma...
U.K.’s CMA Blocks Microsoft’s Takeover of Activision Blizzard
In this week’s episode, we're talking about a massive stumbling block for one of the biggest gaming M&A deals ever. The U.K.'s Competition Markets Aut...