How Donald Trump Will Affect Deal Activity

The video discusses the potential impact of the US election on deal activity, particularly in relation to changes in the tax code and cross-border deals. It highlights market caution due to political uncertainties and the availability of capital for acquisitions. The discussion also covers future investment opportunities, the importance of repatriating overseas capital, and the potential effects of tax reductions. Key sectors like media and fashion are expected to see significant activity.

How might Donald Trump's potential changes to the tax code affect cross-border deals?

• Lead to more deals in Europe

• Increase the number of cross-border deals

• Decrease the number of cross-border deals

• Have no impact on cross-border deals

What is the current state of M&A activities according to the transcript?

• There is a lot of capital available for M&A

• M&A activities are declining

• M&A activities are only high in the fashion sector

• M&A activities are only high in the US

Which sector is mentioned as having high M&A activity?

• Healthcare

• Media

• Technology

• Automobile

What is a significant concern for the retail industry regarding the incoming Trump administration?

• Reduction in consumer spending

• Repatriation of overseas capital

• Increasing tariffs on imports

• Expansion of the workforce

What is considered a major opportunity for investment according to the transcript?

• Expanding into new markets

• Repatriating overseas capital

• Increasing dividends to shareholders

• Reducing operational costs