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Navigating Antitrust Scrutiny and Regulatory Approvals in M&A Activity
Increased antitrust scrutiny and longer regulatory approvals are influencing M&A activity levels. Business leaders are adapting to the new normal by surrounding themselves with the right advisors, preparing for longer deal durations, and contesting regulatory actions to ensure desired business outcomes. Despite deals facing more scrutiny and taking longer, they are still going through in many cases. The increase in dry powder and current multiples is requiring deal makers to raise more money and utilize more dry powder as multiples rise.