Wall Street Dealmakers Roar Out to Fast Start for 2025

The video discusses the recent achievements of Bloomberg's deals team, highlighting significant deals involving companies like J&J and Honeywell. It explores market expectations for 2025, emphasizing the momentum in mergers and acquisitions. The discussion also covers the rising trend of spin-offs, with companies like Constellation Energy leading the way. The video analyzes the potential impact of these strategies on the market and the role of activists in driving spin-off strategies.

What significant move did J&J make in 2023 to enhance its deal-making capabilities?

• They acquired a telecom company.

• They spun off their consumer business.

• They merged with Honeywell.

• They announced a partnership with Bloomberg.

What is a key indicator of momentum in the M&A market according to the video?

• The size of the deals in terms of dollar value.

• The stock performance of the acquiring company post-announcement.

• The number of deals announced each month.

• The number of advisors involved in the deals.

Which two companies found a merger partner in the same space?

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• Constellation Energy and G Vernova

• Honeywell and Bloomberg

• J&J and Intracellular

What has been the trend in the Bloomberg spin-off index over the past year?

• It has fluctuated without a clear trend.

• It has remained stable.

• It has decreased by 88%.

• It has increased by 88%.

What strategic move did Elliott Management make regarding Honeywell?

• They merged Honeywell with another company.

• They invested $5 billion in Honeywell.

• They acquired Honeywell.

• They spun off Honeywell's consumer business.