Global M&A Dealmakers Cautiously Optimistic On 2024: Sentiment Report
"Despite the continued perception of tough financing conditions and a difficult dealmaking environment, the market is cautiously optimistic," said
Key findings from the report include:
- Half of the respondents expect overall levels of M&A activity to increase somewhat over the next 12 months;
Asia-Pacific respondents are most optimistic. - 71% believe financing conditions will be more challenging over the next 12 months. A third of respondents believe financing will be the most challenging part of the M&A process.
- 84% of respondents believe ESG regulation will increase next year.
The report also highlights areas of focus for M&A dealmakers in the coming year:
- More than 90% of respondents expect the use of AI tools to increase this year as dealmakers seek to enhance decision-making and operational efficiencies.
- 34% of respondents said starting deal preparation earlier will be critical over the next 12 months, while nearly a third said using technology platforms to improve information governance and speed will be most important.
- More than half of respondents experienced cybersecurity concerns last year, and 60% expect those concerns to increase in the coming months.
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