The M&A environment continues to be incredibly robust and the forecast amongst corporate executives, investors and advisors remain optimistic for sustained deal flow-through 2022. The Deal Economy: Predictions and Perspectives, powered by IMN, returns to New York City on June 2nd.

As boards of directors and management teams look for unique opportunities in this competitive landscape, there will be dynamic changes to the regulatory landscape as well as an even greater focus on ESG metrics in the evaluation of M&A transactions.

Profitable strategic buyers have cash stockpiles and are pursuing both vertical and horizontal acquisition opportunities. Private equity continues to have dry powder to deploy, especially in hot sectors such as tech, healthcare, industrials or companies with strong ESG stories. There are estimates that private equity deals account for almost 40% of all M&A activity.

How are supply chain, inflation and labour shortages impacting the ability to value and close deals? How will the SPAC market evolve as successful players rise to the top? What type of deal structures and financing options are favourable in the current market conditions? Will we see the return of the mega-deal? Join IMN in New York City this June to delve further into these discussion points and once again reconnect with the industry in person.

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