Cracks Are Starting to Show in the M&A Boom

What was a significant reason for the decline in Zoom's stock valuation?

• New product launch failure

• Disappointing earnings report

• Regulatory issues

• Increased competition in the market

What is unusual about the Zoom-Five9 deal being voted down?

• It was the first tech deal to be voted down

• Shareholder votes rarely lead to deal cancellations

• It was a cross-border transaction

• It involved a large sum of money

How might the failed Zoom-Five9 deal affect other companies?

• It will lead to more cash-only deals

• It will increase the number of mergers

• It raises concerns about stock-based deals

• It will decrease market volatility

What role did proxy advisory firms play in the Zoom-Five9 deal?

• They were neutral about the deal

• They were not involved

• They recommended against the deal

• They supported the deal

Why did Zoom not attempt to renegotiate the deal with Five9?

• They were confident in the original offer

• Shareholders were against further negotiations

• Regulatory hurdles prevented it

• Five9 refused to negotiate