M&A Outlook Brightens as Financial Sponsors Prepare to Ramp Up Activity

In this episode of The Pipeline podcast, Devin Ryan, an equity research analyst with Citizens JMP, provided insights into the current state and future prospects of mergers and acquisitions. Following a record-breaking year in 2021, the M&A landscape faced significant challenges in 2022 and 2023. However, Ryan expressed optimism that 2023 may represent a low point and activity is getting closer to more normal levels. A key factor in the recovery is the role of private equity firms and whether they start deploying more dry powder.  More S&P Global Market Intelligence Content:   Webinar: M&A in Focus: Dealmaking Amid High Volatility  Price tags on biggest M&A deals grow larger in 2025 Balance sheet, M&A and capital raising strategies for a volatile environment  Navigating M&A Trends During Market Volatility Credits: Host: Joe Mantone Guest: Devin Ryan Published With Assistance From: Sophie Carr, Patrick Moroney, Alison Perico and Feranmi Adeoshun