JPM’s Cristerna Expects More M&A Activity Outside U.S. in 2020

The video discusses market trends, focusing on North America's significant M&A activity in 2019, which has been a wake-up call for global markets, especially Europe. It highlights logical consolidation trends across industries and the need for companies to evolve and grow. The European market's hesitation due to uncertainty is addressed, with a recent shift towards more proactive M&A activities.

What has been a significant feature of the M&A market in North America this year?

• A decrease in the number of deals

• A focus on European companies

• An increase in small-scale deals

• A high number of transforming deals involving US corporations

Why do companies engage in mergers and acquisitions according to the second section?

• To reduce their workforce

• To hedge R&D bets and achieve critical mass

• To increase their debt

• To avoid competition

What is a characteristic of the M&A market mentioned in the second section?

• It involves logical carve-outs and separations

• It lacks discipline

• It is focused only on technology companies

• It is unpredictable

What is the main reason companies need to consolidate according to the third section?

• To remain still in the market

• To avoid going out of business

• To reduce their global presence

• To increase their workforce

What recent change has been observed in the European market's approach to M&A?

• An increase in regulatory barriers

• A decrease in CEO confidence

• A focus on small-scale local deals

• A shift towards more proactive mergers despite uncertainties