Apollo’s Zito Sees 'Tremendous' Amount of M&A in 2020-21

The transcript discusses the impact of COVID-19 on lending practices, highlighting the financial opportunities that arose during the pandemic. It covers the growth of the direct lending market and future trends in M&A, particularly in technology and healthcare sectors. The discussion also touches on the need for regulation in shadow banking and the dynamics between traditional banks and private lenders.

What was the primary focus of the JP Morgan conference mentioned in the video?

• To celebrate the firm's anniversary

• To announce new financial products

• To gather market information and build company relationships

• To discuss new banking regulations

During the pandemic, how much money did the firm invest in the market per day?

• $2 billion to $3 billion

• $500 million to $750 million

• $100 million to $200 million

• $1 billion to $1.5 billion

What is the estimated size of the direct lending market according to the speaker?

• $3 trillion

• $500 billion

• $800 billion

• $1 trillion

What is the potential opportunity size for private markets in the syndicated market?

• $600 billion to $700 billion

• $400 billion to $500 billion

• $50 billion to $100 billion

• $150 billion to $300 billion

What strategic partnership did the firm sign during the pandemic?

• A $5 million partnership with a tech company

• A $12 million partnership with Mubadala

• A $20 million partnership with a healthcare firm

• A $30 million partnership with a real estate group

Which sectors are expected to see significant M&A activity post-COVID?

• Technology and healthcare

• Real estate and construction

• Retail and hospitality

• Agriculture and mining

What is a potential concern for the growing shadow banking sector?

• Lack of innovation

• Increased competition

• Need for regulatory oversight

• Decreasing market share