Corrs Chambers Westgarth's Mak: 2022 To Be Busy Year for Australian M&A

The video discusses market expectations, focusing on the hunt for yield in a low-interest environment, particularly in Australia. It highlights infrastructure investments, premium trends, and key sectors for 2022, including technology, media, telecommunications, and healthcare. The geopolitical climate's impact on ESG and investment is explored, noting a shift towards Australian bidders in cross-border transactions due to policy and COVID-19. The SPAC market's trends and future outlook are also analyzed, emphasizing continued M&A activity.

What is one reason for the bullish nature of certain sectors in Australia?

• Abundance of quality assets

• High interest rates

• Decrease in equity prices

• Hunt for yield

Which sector is NOT mentioned as being active in the coming year?

• Technology

• Infrastructure

• Automotive

• Healthcare

How has the geopolitical climate influenced ESG considerations in Australia?

• Foreign policies are more influential

• ESG is not a priority

• Market participants are taking the lead

• Businesses are waiting for government policies

What has contributed to the increase in domestic bidders in Australia?

• Relaxed foreign investment policies

• COVID-19 related border closures

• Decrease in domestic investment

• Increase in foreign interest

What is a significant factor affecting cross-border investment in Australia?

• Decrease in domestic bidders

• Increase in foreign investment

• Tightening of foreign investment policies

• Relaxation of policy settings

What is the current state of the SPAC market according to the transcript?

• Complete stagnation

• Heightened levels of activity

• Stable growth

• Declining interest

Which sector is expected to remain robust despite new COVID-19 variants?

• Travel and hospitality

• Agriculture

• Retail

• Automotive