Joe Mantone, U.S. Financial Institutions News Desk Manager at S&P Global Market Intelligence (NYSE: SPGI)

The M&A market isn’t what it used to be. Deal volumes are rising, but they remain a shadow of the record highs of 2021. Add to this the challenges of regulatory hurdles, high interest rates, and uneven global recovery. Corporate development leaders are left asking: where do we go from here?

In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Joe Mantone of S&P Global Market Intelligence unpacks the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the M&A cycle. You’ll learn the latest insights to stay ahead in a volatile market and prepare for the opportunities 2025 promises to bring.

Things you will learn:

• The state of M&A, recovering from the 2022 downturn

• How regulatory challenges are reshaping deal strategies

• What corporate leaders need to know about private equity and credit trends

• The rise of AI and sector-specific opportunities for 2025

• Actionable advice for corporate development teams in a volatile market

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******************* Episode Timestamps

• 00:00 Intro

• 06:03 Current state of the M&A market

• 07:45 Distinguishing the current M&A downturn

• 08:51 Factors driving global M&A

• 10:14 M&A blindspots to lookout for

• 12:38 How Fed rate cuts will affect M&A

• 13:38 Financing M&A deals in a changing market

• 15:22 Investor sentiment and the future of IPOs

• 16:17 Impact of market volatility on corporate M&A

• 17:12 Cross-border M&A: Lessons from Asia Pacific and Europe M&A Activity

• 20:19 How to prepare for the heightened regulatory scrutiny

• 21:43 Strategies for mitigating regulatory risks

• 22:24 M&A insights from earnings calls

• 23:53 Increased investment banking recruiting

• 24:48 Practical takeaways for corporate M&A teams

• 25:40 The future of M&A: Trends to watch in 2025

• 28:13 Emerging sectors for 2025

• 29:55 Craziest thing in M&A