Podcast overview
In a world defined by "compound volatility," the deal landscape has fundamentally shifted. Buyers are proceeding with more discipline as sellers are proceeding with caution in bringing assets to market. We unpack the latest in terms of deal activity and what it might signal for the year ahead.
Plus, we explore how drivers of compound volatility (tariffs, interest rates, AI demands) are impacting diligence and how companies are navigating this complexity. Then, we end by discussing how to create value through M&A and other key attributes of the most successful dealmakers.
Podcast contents
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 08:05 – Looking for signals in latest M&A activity
- 12:30 – How drivers of compound volatility are impacting diligence
- 16:10 – AI uses cases and whether to buy vs. build
- 20:10 – Value creation; what it is and how dealmakers achieve it
- 35:30 – The Bottom Line
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