Companies Rush to Close $70 Billion in Deals

The transcript discusses the rush of deals at the end of the year, driven by calendar constraints and bank incentives to syndicate bridge loans quickly. It highlights the performance of major banks like Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Citigroup in recent deals, including the Amgen Horizon and Kroger Albertsons transactions. The discussion also touches on future expectations for M&A activity, considering market conditions and potential inflation impacts.

How do deal volumes in M&A relate to market conditions according to the text?

What expectations do market participants have for the first quarter of next year?