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Six trends to look out for in the second half of 2021

After a turbulent 18 months which saw M&A crash before an impressive return to form, H2 2021 is set for continued strong deal activity, as well as new challenges - US M&A progressed steadily through the first half of 2021....more

Global M&A stages rebound in Q3 2020

After deal activity stagnated in H1, the third quarter offers some hope for dealmakers, as deal volume and value surpass Q3 2019. A total of US$896.3 billion in M&A deals transacted in the third quarter—an impressive 141%...more

US dealmakers expect uptick in M&A, but no swift return to pre-crisis levels

A majority of dealmakers say their companies are focused on defense or survival, but about a quarter are actively pursuing growth. According to Mergermarket, the value of US M&A in the second quarter of 2020 was lower...more

Global M&A value collapses to record lows in Q2 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, global M&A value dropped to the lowest half-yearly total since H1 2010. The first six months of 2020 has registered a massive drop in M&A activity. The total value of deals announced in...more

The CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Loan Program for Smaller and Specially Qualified Businesses

On March 27, 2020, the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (the “Act”). The purpose of the Act is to provide emergency assistance for individuals, families, and businesses affected...more

FAQs on SBA's Interim Final Rules on the Paycheck Protection Program

One of the most highly anticipated elements of relief in the CARES Act is the partially forgivable payroll protection loan for small business....On April 2, 2020, the US Small Business Administration (SBA) issued interim...more

Congress Passes $2.2 Trillion COVID-19 Stimulus Bill

On Friday, March 27, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) submitted by the Senate, and President Trump just signed the bill.The bill...more

FAQs on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) under the CARES Act for Small Business, Friends and Neighbors

What is a PPP loan? On Friday, March 27, 2020, the President signed the CARES Act into law. The bill provides for $2.2 trillion in emergency aid to ease the financial impact of the COVID-19 crisis, including $349 billion...more

FAQs on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for Food Service and Accommodation Franchisees

What is a PPP loan? On Friday, March 27, 2020, the President signed the CARES Act into law. The bill provides for $2.2 trillion in emergency aid to ease the financial impact of the COVID-19 crisis, including $349 billion...more

M&A is top of mind: Will dealmakers actually double down in a downturn?

In a world roiled by activism, geopolitical uncertainty and data risk, dealmakers are eager to lean in, according to our survey Introduction - If you're like us, you spend a lot of time thinking about where M&A markets...more

Ahead of the pack: US M&A 2019: Five trends that could move the M&A needle in 2020

After a solid 2019, the foundations are in place for a strong start to the M&A year in 2020. The following factors are likely to heavily influence the market in the months ahead. As we enter a new decade, the signs are...more

Ahead of the pack: US M&A 2019: Sector overview: Tech and healthcare take the top spots

In terms of value, the technology and healthcare sectors—separately and, sometimes, in tandem—have ruled the M&A markets in 2019. Meanwhile, the consumer industry faced tough times—though there could be a rebound in...more

Global M&A falls in Q3: Global M&A is down; Asia, transportation and real estate offer hope.

After quarter-on-quarter gains in Q1 and Q2 this year, global M&A value took a tumble in Q3, registering the lowest quarterly total since Q1 2016. Volume dropped to the lowest quarterly figure since Q3 2013....more

Defying gravity: US M&A H1 2019: Can the good times last? Four factors shaping M&A in the second half of 2019

Many of the factors that have underpinned recent M&A activity remain in place, but concerns are mounting. Positive drivers of M&A, including the strength of the US economy, the availability of financing and the strategic...more

Defying gravity: US M&A H1 2019: Sector Watch: Pharma and TMT lead the pack

The pharmaceutical, medical and biotech sector was number one by value, followed by technology, media and telecoms (TMT). TMT led by volume, followed by industrial and chemicals....more

Defying gravity: US M&A H1 2019: A break in the clouds: M&A in the first half of 2019

The US M&A market delivered a surprisingly robust first half, with total value rising 9 percent year-on-year. Volume, on the other hand, dipped 21 percent. Defying all odds, US M&A value rose in the first half of 2019....more

Peak performance: US M&A in 2018: Four trends moving the US M&A needle in 2019

In 2018, the US M&A market has seen marked robust domestic activity and a strong tech sector but declining inbound dealmaking. We examine the four key factors that could characterize 2019. The past year has been mixed for...more

Peak performance: US M&A in 2018: Sectors overview: Tech and energy top the charts

TMT and energy were the top two sectors by value; fintech is poised to invigorate dealmaking in the financial services sector. Digitalization spreads - US technology M&A totaled US$217.2 billion in deal value in 2018,...more

Peak performance: US M&A in 2018: US M&A survey: Deal drivers and dilemmas

We surveyed 200 executives on their views about the future of M&A and found that most remain optimistic about 2019 - On the one hand, the US economy has grown steadily, unemployment is down, interest rates remain low and...more

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