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M&A Science, hosted by Kison Patel (Founder & CEO of DealRoom), is your go-to podcast for mastering the art of mergers and acquisitions. Each week, Kison and his expert guests from leading brands like Xerox, FastLap, and Cisco dig deep into real-world M&A strategies, offering actionable insights to optimize your M&A practice. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or new to the field, M&A Science provides practical advice on key topics like sourcing, due diligence, integration, divestitures, and more. With over 300 episodes, this podcast is the premier thought leadership resource designed to streamline your deal-making process. Start listening today and visit mascience.com/podcast to access over 300 episodes. Brought to you by DealRoom, the leading M&A optimization platform used by the best M&A teams around the world
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Jan 13, 2025

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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This episode is sponsored by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Find insight at every data point with the enhanced S&P Capital IQ Pro platform. It’s the leading data solution for strategics and investors alike. Visit spglobal.com/proinsights.

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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

 

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