Why M&A Is Off to Such a Slow Start This Year

The video discusses the current state of M&A activity, highlighting a slowdown due to factors like Brexit, elections, and coronavirus. It explores market uncertainties, risk assessment, and challenges in deal pipelines and regulatory processes. The video also provides strategies for mitigating risks in M&A deals.

What factors are currently tilting against M&A activity according to the text?

What role do exogenous factors like Brexit and coronavirus play in M&A activity?

How has the perception of risk changed in the current M&A environment?

What challenges do companies face in the regulatory processes of M&A deals?

How can companies mitigate risks associated with long regulatory processes in M&A?