Plagued by price discrepancy, rising costs of capital, volatility in equity markets, and uncertain earnings and growth forecasts, M&A deal values and volumes fell in 2023 down 16 percent in dollar terms. Halfway into 2024 with markets pricing in future rate cuts, how might M&A rebound across an uncertain landscape. Will headwinds from private equity such as distributions to paid-in capital influence more exits? And how might all-time high dry powder impact the rise we see in take-private deals? Finally, how might management priorities for AI dominance influence consolidation and acquisition across an industry that already tops $200 billion in private valuation?  

Moderator

Romaine Bostick

TV Anchor, Bloomberg

Speakers

Anu Aiyengar

Global Head, Mergers and Acquisitions, J.P. Morgan

Andrew Bednar

Partner and CEO, Perella Weinberg

Ron Eliasek

Chairman of Global Technology, Media, & Telecom Investment Banking, Jefferies Financial Group

Andrea Guerzoni

EY Global Vice Chair, Strategy and Transactions, EY

Alan Tannenbaum

CEO and Group Head, BMO Capital Markets