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Dealcast: The M&A Podcast — 273 episodes
Merger arbitrage, megacap deals, and the complexity premium – Davidson Kempner’s Suzy Gibbons and Michael Chiaramonte
Proof, process, and price: A look at the new standards for sponsor-backed dealmaking in the wake of AI – Investec’s Kate Gribbon
‘Scale, simplicity, strategy’ drive corporate dominance in record 2026 M&A run – JPMorgan’s Anu Aiyengar
Why GP consolidation is on the rise in Asia
The rise of alternative private credit in Europe – NorthWall Capital’s Alex Garnier, with Rachel Lewis
How to get deals through antitrust review in the current environment – Fried Frank’s Kathy O’Neill, with Serafina Smith
UK public M&A rides scale wave as clouds obscure macro outlook – White & Case’s Patrick Sarch, with John West
A tale of two markets: an update on Europe’s divergent M&A and IPO fortunes
Global dislocation sparks opportunities for investors in Asia – Morgan Stanley’s Pamela Fung, with Justin Niessner
SEC goes ‘back to basics’ with capital markets focus – Willkie Farr & Gallagher partner Edward Best, with Troy Hooper
Eurazeo co-CEOs bullish on Europe’s ‘hidden champions’ – Christophe Bavière and William Kadouch-Chassaing, with Lucinda Guthrie
A bad vintage – what is happening with the 2020/2021 PE-backed buyout class in Europe?
How to make a boatload of money for investors while changing the world – Morgan Stanley’s Seema Hingorani, with Lucinda Guthrie
A look at the latest fundraising trends in Asia – the Asian Venture Capital Journal’s Justin Niessner and Tim Burroughs
Why ESG still drives returns in a ‘peak anti‑ESG’ era – Bayes Business School’s Prof. Michel Driessen, with Lucinda Guthrie
Antitrust enforcement increasingly a tool for domestic policymaking – Freshfields' Jenn Mellott with Reuben Miller
The rise of the secondaries market – Moelis & Company’s Jeff Hammer and Paul Sanabria with Tom Cane
“Much more ambitious” M&A unlocked by antitrust vibe shift – A&O Shearman’s James Webber, with John West
Trump’s Venezuela gambit, Glencore/Rio Tinto megadeal illustrate resource scramble
OpenAI, SpaceX IPOs could help global ECM break records
“We’re about year three” in seven-year M&A cycle – KPMG’s Liz Claydon, with Lucinda Guthrie
Paramount has simpler regulatory path to victory in Warner Bros battle
A look inside the Teck/Anglo American merger
Key takeaways from this year's Asian Venture Capital Journal (AVCJ) Private Equity Forum
UK sponsors weigh tax hikes against stability after ‘political’ Budget
ECM update: US shutdown ends, UK budget on the horizon, AI bubble possible
French political gridlock hurts country's start-up aspirations
Private credit woes, Trump tariffs coerce US corporate right-scaling
Electronic Arts faces tough regulatory landscape in EU, China
Why investors are shifting positions on the energy transition
A look inside the broken Santos-XRG deal
Why beauty dealmakers are shying away from launching formal sales processes
DACH dealmakers turn to search funds to solve succession issues
SPACs and de-SPAC deals hit comeback trail
Palo Alto’s CyberArk takeover to attract US regulatory attention
Old and new banking pressures spur changes in sector M&A
Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds start digging for mining investments
US 50% tariff threat looms over Brazilian dealmaking
How global ECM markets are faring after a tough 1H25
New NATO agreement on defense spending likely to boost deep tech, dual use dealmaking
Chinese companies review US portfolios and listings
Mexico’s new energy laws to dampen sector M&A, investment
Alphawave, Spectris deals signal new wave of transatlantic tech deals
How the US' tariffs on China could accelerate European luxury deals
Fox’s Red Seat Ventures acquisition signals new era for podcast deals
Totvs' second attempt to buy Linx could shake up Brazil's IT sector
US companies prune portfolios amid tariff uncertainties
TenneT TSO IPO, Uniper privatisation in focus in DACH
Dealmakers navigate post-tariff chaos with some push, some pull
The reach of Trump’s tariffs – a look at Australia’s IPO market
Liberation Day limits equity capital markets, sees immediate response from global players
EC’s decision to mull FSR implications of Midea deal highlights new risk for European M&A
Google’s buy of Wiz to turbocharge dealmaking in tech industry
Telefónica steps up Latam divestments with Mexico in spotlight
US equities’ decade-long overperformance takes a pause
How Germany’s upcoming coalition and uncertainty from abroad could drive M&A
AI to drive more, but potentially smaller cybersecurity deals
APAC dealmaking flourishes in 1Q
Sponsors begin European spacetech odessey
Synopsys’ takeover of Ansys in spotlight as tariffs ramp up global tensions
North America’s consumer and retail M&A outlook for 2025
Brazilian aviation consolidation faces regulatory scrutiny
EMEA dealmakers cautiously optimistic on 2025; AI, Energy deals in spotlight
Private Equity Touchdown – How firms could be scoring big in the NFL
European advisors need to consider narratives that can help clients unlock Chinese capital
M&A Tales - Companies vulnerable to hacks in post-close period
Trump's tariffs could drive Chinese M&A in Europe
Leaks of confidential deal info in Australia attract regulatory scrutiny
Investors look for winners in Brazil
French sponsors suffer performance anxiety in tough market
US IPO market springs to life despite tense election
Latin America's growing commercial routes
US oil deals in focus ahead of elections
Green shoots in Japan
Path to APAC ECM recovery: a changing landscape
Green shoots in Europe
Latin America – What to expect for 2H24?
Hollysys: The tortuous 3-year take-private
US private credit market is booming
UK has opportunity to reinvigorate LSE IPOs following FCA reforms
Latin America – Travel and tourism industry is driving growth but where are the M&A opportunities?
Into the Matrix: Generative AI dealmaking heats up
Mergermarket's 1H24 M&A Report: Key Global Trends and Insights
1H APAC M&A and outlook
M&A Tales - In-house project management for deals
Spacetech hype falls to Earth but sector could still fly high
India’s IPL teams take page from Man Utd, Atlanta Braves' listing playbook but challenges abound
Booming Fintech Sector in LATAM
Turbulent public markets attract buyout interest
M&A anthropologists? Qualitative research to play growing role in ESG due diligence
APAC - Take-private frenzy heralds return of M&A confidence Down Under
Ecommerce in LATAM is booming
European nuclear energy ignites investment trend
What is driving private equity’s interest in the dental services market?
Proprietary Indonesia dealmaking to get a boost as election volatility subsides
Scream for ice cream – Unilever and the case for a near-EUR 20bn asset sale
Explore how Brazil's sports betting law brings legal certainty to investors and is expected to foster M&A
M&A Activity in the UK Supermarket space
Highlights from the Global M&A Dealmakers Sentiment Report 2024
US M&A & PE - What were the major themes last year and how will they affect 2024?
LATAM M&A Round-Up and what to expect in 2024
How OpenAI/Microsoft and other 'big tech'/ AI partnerships ended up in the antitrust hotseat in both Europe and the US
Dealcast: M&A Tales - Nadine Mirchandani, EY's Global Deputy Vice Chair - How to find and nurture talented M&A teams?
Dealmaking in 2024: Where Will M&A Go? - Q1 Predictions from SS&C Intralinks
APAC M&A Round-up 2023 and what to expect in 2024
Mergermarket’s Executive Editor’s round-up of M&A activity in 2023 and predications for 2024
Turnaround boutiques in vogue as investment banks prep for more distressed deals
Chinese companies listing in the US – a challenging situation
Mining M&A - A new wave of M&A in taking over North American
Big developments in UK security screening – the Telegraph sale and the conclusion of the Newport Wafer/Nexperia saga
Dealcast: M&A Tales – Large-cap vs. SME deal making - What are the main differences between the two markets?
M&A Annual Leaks Report - Analysis of global significant pre announcement trading (SPAT) and its effect on M&A bids
Latin America renewable energy market booming and expected to be a leader globally
US – Corporate divestitures continue to slow after an active start to the year – What’s happened?
Deal Flow Predictor – Intralinks’ quarterly prediction of future trends in the global M&A market (Q4 2023)
How are dealmakers handling questions around AI
Etraveli/Booking, Activision/Microsoft and the emerging EU/UK approach to ‘ecosystem’ tech deals
Mixed messages: IPO markets open, but cautious
European Consumer Trendspotter: Carve-outs and strategic deals expected to drive M&A activity
The Latin America cryptocurrency market landscape and M&A opportunities
What is happening in European IPOs?
BioPharma M&A Activity in APAC – Insights from BFC Group
US Equity Capital Market update
Deal Flow Predictor – Intralinks’ quarterly prediction of future trends in the global M&A market (Q3 2023)
Record breaking surge in Mining M&A in North America
Perspectives from China with InterChina Partners - Chinese M&A activity in 2023
EU/UK regulatory view on telco consolidation – Will the CMA block the latest deal?
Agetech: Companies and investors seek opportunities as Latin America grows older
Iberian M&A is at a transition point following a rocky period
North America M&A severely hampered in the past year - could upcoming deals in physical security and cybersecurity turn this around?
Australian mining industry is booming- here's Mergermarket's insights
Trends and Challenges within Private Equity & Sustainability – An abrdn podcast
Dealcast: M&A Tales - Bilingual - Speaking to startups and corporates (episode 2)
Why is Investment screening a hot topic in EU member states
US banking concerns raise- what does this mean for M&A
Brazil’s A.I. regulation bill
CMA blocks Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard – impacts on cloud gaming market
DACH dealmakers turn to earnouts in tough circumstances
Deal Flow Predictor – Intralinks’ quarterly prediction of future trends in the global M&A market (Q2 2023)
APAC: Changes to the Chinese listing roles and updates on the Alibaba situation
Women entrepreneurship in Latin America
Credit Suisse - a series of unfortunate events leads the banking industry into panic
Glass ceiling shows first cracks in PE space
US:2023 will be a big year for Healthcare M&A
South Korea M&A Deal Activity off to a flying start in 2023
Dealcast: M&A Tales Series - Dealmaking as an Improvisational Art
Highlights from the 2023 SS&C Intralinks Global Dealmakers Sentiment Report
Latin America Trendspotter: M&A market shows resilience despite drop in deal value
ECM Highlights 2022 & What can we expect in 2023?
Global M&A standout themes from 2022 and outlooks for the new environment in 2023
APAC – Highlights of 2022 M&A activity and expectations for 2023
Q1 2023 Deal Flow Predictor – SS&C Intralinks’ quarterly prediction of future dealmaking activity in the global M&A market
US M&A 2022 round-up and expectations for 2023
LATAM 2022 M&A round-up and bright spots for the M&A market in 2023
TMT deal making shining through against a market in turmoil - Clearwater International Multiples Heatmap podcast (Episode 4)
APAC Power Generation in the M&A Market
Temperature’s Rising: The growing importance of ESG to EMEA M&A
Diamond Jubilee Episode - New Research Reveals How M&A Deal Leaks Evolved During the Pandemic
On your marks – Porsche may jumpstart H2 IPO race, but valuation talk complex
Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard – what regulatory challenges have they faced so far?
Latin America – Growing opportunities in the Pet care industry
Deal Flow Predictor – Intralinks’ quarterly prediction of future trends in the global M&A market (Q4 2022)
Trends driving dealflow in the business services space – Clearwater International Multiples Heatmap podcast (Episode 3)
Reframing M&A around Stakeholder Relationships: Economic, Political and Social Processes
abrdn examines the thriving private equity secondary market 2022
Europe’s TMT activity has been exciting for dealmakers, here’s why…
US Spotlight on SPACs: De-SPAC companies becoming acquisition targets
EMEA M&A Trends for H2 2022 – Bloodied but unbowed
China’s amended Anti-Monopoly law includes substantial changes, but some additions need clarity
APAC: Back to school – Indian edtech valuations
European growth capital – why the case for investing still stands
US: What is driving interest in healthcare data deals?
Deal Flow Predictor for Q3 2022 – Intralinks’ quarterly prediction of future trends in the global M&A market
EMEA Financial Services M&A Pipeline - It looks all right for ‘capital-lite’
Trends driving dealflow in the healthcare space – Clearwater International Multiples Heatmap podcast (Episode 2)
South Korea has elected a new president – how will the new administration impact deal making?
European regulation for the technology, media, and telecoms sector
Asia: CAC’s pre-approval remains biggest uncertainty to Chinese US IPOs; but cases show it’s navigable
Canadian M&A Activity 2022
The rise of HR technology in Latin America
US Banking M&A Activity 2022
ECM activity in the EMEA region
The Metaverse: Game and education investments fuel M&A frenzy
Consolidation in the veterinary/pet care market in the US
ECM Activity in Asia 2022
Gender Diversity and M&A Outcomes
Transformational year for the industrials and chemicals sector – Clearwater International Multiples Heatmap
Mergermarket Dealcast presents: Vibrant tech hub in Asia - SPACs & take-privates set off in 2022
Lessons learned from the German government's review of Siltronic/GlobalWafers – what does this mean for future German deals?
M&A in Gaming: Microsoft’s record Activision deal could spawn acquisition frenzy
What is driving growing consumption of alternative meats?
European TMT activity – What does 2022 hold instore after last year’s boost?
M&A in North America reached record highs in 2021 – what can we expect in 2022?
2021 was a vintage year for M&A activity in Europe – what can we expect in 2022
Asian M&A activity – key deals and 2022 expectations
It’s a gas - How high can hydrogen deals fly?
Mergermarket Dealcast presents: The evolution of shareholder activism in Europe
Dealcast presents – Highlights from the Global M&A Dealmakers Sentiment Report 2022
ESG: Social concerns increasingly important to European consumer-sector M&A
Australia’s electric vehicle market is growing…but slowly, here’s why
Explosive M&A year in Mexico’s technology sector 2021
Record breaking 2021 so far for IPOs – Headline figures revealed
Australia is trailing the global M&A ESG landscape – what does this mean for dealmaking?
Major developments in the Alzheimer’s drug space and investments into healthtech
European TMT deal activity continues roaring
India – The frenzy of Technology IPOs
Changes to the Federal Trade Commission and the impact on M&A activity
Is shareholder activism picking up in Europe?
Cannabis and M&A - the US is on the brink of federal legalization of cannabis
Chinese regulatory landscape affecting tech deals across the globe
Megadeals – PE dealmaking surge of 2021 has one more record in its sights
Automotive suppliers taking different routes to all-electric future
China M&A outlook and dairy product acquisitions
How ESG factors are driving deal activity in Europe
The hyped IPO of Oatly and plant-based food acquisition trends
Solar power consolidation in Vietnam
MergerMarket Dealcast Presents: Trends in Tech M&A
How are European energy and mining companies transitioning to a greener future
Software buyouts driving surge in take-private activity in North America
Australia’s Covid-19 pandemic upending M&A from a stakeholder perspective
FDI screening regimes tightening in Europe
SPACs conflicts of interest and IPO Activity in the Americas
The European SPACs boom and SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor
Conference coverage: Tulane Law School's virtual conference
Dissent involving Cayman incorporated Chinese companies taken private from US exchanges
Where ESG fits into shareholder activism
Key Chinese regulatory approval for Cisco's acquisition of Acacia
US antitrust and merger control outlook under President Biden
M&A Outlook 2021
Top tech M&A trends for 2021
8: Tipping Point: Deal Terms
7: Dealcast: Covid-19 and healthcare M&A
6: Tipping Point: Learning Good Habits in Bad Times
5: Tipping Point: COVID-19’s impact on M&A
3: Dealcast: LatAm M&A Policy Wrap
2: Dealcast: Activism trends in 2020
1: Tipping Point - Shareholder Activism: Shift to bigger, healthier targets
13: Dealcast: Vertical farming grows up
12: Dealcast: Allergan reaction
11: Dealcast: KKR’s play for Axel Springer
10: Dealreporter Asia: AGL Energy's offer for Vocus, Healius' investing in Japan and Kuyushu Railway Co's AGM
9: Dealcast Asia: Melco buys Crown stake, Qunar's surprise ruling
8: Dealcast: Tech listings go awry
7: Dealcast Asia: SAMR leadership change, the latest on Lynas and upcoming deals
6: Dealcast: The case for European telecoms M&A
4: Shareholder activism and private equity
3: Lundbeck ready to make acquisitions
2: Apollo/RPC faces possible rival bid from Berry
1: A look back at UK M&A in 2018, and 2019 predictions
Dealcast: Linde Praxair
Dealcast: Vodafone, Elliott and Liberty Global
Dealcast: Activism in Europe
Dealcast: Craft Beer
Dealcast: European M&A With Greenhill
Dealcast Aston Martin IPO 21 June 2018
Dealcast Smiths Group Fortum Uniper 6 June 2018
Dealcast European Banking Barclays Virgin Money Clydesdale
Dealcast Vodafone Liberty Global Comcast Fox 10 May 2018
Dealcast Global Merger Control Developments 25 April 2018
Dealcast Shire Takeda 12 April 2018
Dealcast European IPOs 29 March 2018
Dealcast Commissioner Vestager Interview 1 March 2018
Dealcast Qualcomm Broadcom NXP 8 February 2018
Dealcast GKN Melrose 25 January 2018
Dealcast Ladbrokes Coral GVC 12 January 2018
Dealcast Regal Cineworld 14 December 2017
Dealcast Sky Fox Activism 30 November 2017
Dealcast Abertis Premier Foods 16 November
Dealcast 2 November - Italian M&A and ECM activity, Creat/Biotest CFIUS review drags on
Dealcast Bayer Monsanto 6 October 2017
Dealcast NXP Qualcomm FCA 8 September 2017
Dealcast Barclays Activism 28 July 2017
Dealcast 13 July 2017