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Dealcast: The M&A Podcast

Dealcast: The M&A Podcast Weekly podcast from the Mergermarket editorial team covering M&A, ECM and activism presented by Mergermarket

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14:05

Dealmakers navigate post-tariff chaos with some push,...

Dealcast: The M&A Podcast ·

2025/05/01

Mergermarket’s Head of Auctions EMEA Rachel Lewis joins Dealcast host Julie-Anna Needham to discuss how live and expected auctions are faring. How far things have been shaken up after a solid 1Q25Which types of deals are shielded from falloutDeal outlook after VIX and EURO STOXX recoveryAll this and more in this week’s Dealcast

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13:01

The reach of Trump’s tariffs – a look at Australia’s...

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2025/04/17

Australia’s public markets have taken a hit but recently rallied after the US announced a 90-day pause on tariffs. However, the pause didn’t actually change anything for Australia, unlike some other markets. It still faces the initial 10% tariff the US has imposed on all its imports, which has not been altered.Some relief to the uncertainty in recent tariff announcements caused the ASX to experience similar confidence alongside other global markets. But the impacts of the tariffs will remain

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12:44

Liberation Day limits equity capital markets, sees...

Dealcast: The M&A Podcast ·

2025/04/04

In the days after Trump's "liberation day," equity capital markets are feeling the limiting impacts of the US' sweeping tariffs. Trump’s blanket imposition of 10% tariffs on all US imports is rattling its global trading partners but will likely have the worst impact on Americans – both in the markets and on the cost of goods for everyday citizens.On the ECM front, global markets are spiraling, with European indices red across the board and America’s markets also on shaky ground. CoreWeave’s IPO was

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15:40

EC’s decision to mull FSR implications of Midea deal...

Dealcast: The M&A Podcast ·

2025/04/04

Natalie McNelis, Mergermarket’s new Brussels bureau chief, joins Dealcast host Julie-Anna Needham to discuss why the potential scrutiny of this transaction was “surprising;” and how unexpected FSR reviews could throw deal timetables into disarray.Why are dealmakers in Europe nervous that Teresa Ribera, the new competition commissioner, might adopt a harder line than her predecessor, Margrethe Vestager?Why will Safran’s proposal to offer Phase I remedies in its takeover of Collins Aerospace's

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11:22

Google’s buy of Wiz to turbocharge dealmaking in tech...

Dealcast: The M&A Podcast ·

2025/03/28

Google’s acquisition of Wiz is its largest-ever deal and comes with impressive reverse break feeRegulatory scrutiny of the deal will act as bellwether of the US regulatory environmentGoogle’s USD 32bn all-cash offer for multicloud player Wiz is likely to act as the starting pistol on a new wave of tech deals.The proposal to buy Wiz is the tech giant's largest-ever deal and also comes with one of the tech industry’s most significant reverse termination fees. Start-ups in areas like artificial

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15:29

Telefónica steps up Latam divestments with Mexico in...

Dealcast: The M&A Podcast ·

2025/03/19

Iñaki Miguel, Mergermarket’s senior Iberian correspondent, and Carlos Martínez, the publication’s Canada editor, join Dealcast host Julie-Anna Needham to discuss why this deal will be such a significant milestone for the Spanish company when it comes.Could Mexico’s new telecoms regulator challenge the deal if Walmart wins the auction? Will Telefónica maintain a position in Brazil?Why has Spain’s State Company for Industrial Investments (SEPI) promoted a management change at the Madrid-based

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14:22

US equities’ decade-long overperformance takes a pause

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2025/03/10

In our first regular feature on equities, Sam Kerr, Mergermarket’s Global ECM Editor, joins Dealcast host Julie-Anna Needham to discuss how big selldowns in names like Italian luxury automobile giant Ferrari and Swiss pharmaceutical conglomerate Novartis are driving the European market.Despite the success of European selldowns, why did the IPO of Spanish travel-tech company HBX Group fall flat? What went wrong with the IPO of US liquified natural gas (LNG) producer Venture Global?Are US President

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11:25

How Germany’s upcoming coalition and uncertainty from...

Dealcast: The M&A Podcast ·

2025/03/07

Aurelia Seidlhofer, Mergermarket’s Munich-based senior reporter joins Dealcast host Julie-Anna Needham to discuss the outlook for dealmaking in Germany and Europe as a whole, including:How US policies could push European M&A and potentially create pan-European championsHow CDU campaign points like lowering energy prices and investing in infrastructure could boost dealmaking in GermanyWhy German companies may look at buying US companies, while Germany and Europe at large may simultaneously become

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10:33

AI to drive more, but potentially smaller...

Dealcast: The M&A Podcast ·

2025/02/27

Troy Hooper, Mergermarket’s Los Angeles-based editor, and Cristiano Dalla Bona, Mergermarket’s New York-based senior ECM reporter, join Dealcast host Julie-Anna Needham to discuss the outlook for dealmaking in the sector, including:How inexpensive, open-source AI platforms, like DeepSeek, are opening up opportunities for dealmaking and potential criminal activityHow the rapid developments in AI affect buyers’ needs and shape dealmakingWhy buyers in cybersecurity are targeting smaller acquisitions

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12:23

APAC dealmaking flourishes in 1Q

Dealcast: The M&A Podcast ·

2025/02/21

Yiqing Wang, Mergermarket’s Managing Editor for APAC, joins Dealcast host Julie-Anna Needham to discuss why the overall mood is optimistic, despite the risks of a new trade war.When could DeepSeek, the low-cost artificial intelligence (AI) player, seek financing?Has Nippon Steel [TYO:5401] thrown in the towel in its battle to buy US Steel yet?What are the latest developments in the takeover battle for Fuji Soft?All this and more in this week’s Dealcast.

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11:33

Sponsors begin European spacetech odessey

Dealcast: The M&A Podcast ·

2025/02/14

Auri Aittokallio, Mergermarket’s head of Nordics and assistant editor, joins Dealcast host Julie-Anna Needham to discuss why a new space race between the US and China is igniting deal flow in Europe.How will increased spending by members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) impact companies in Europe?What is driving a modest recovery in M&A volumes in the sector?If the trajectory continues, what kind of deals will be likely to see?All this and more in this week’s Dealcast

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15:05

Synopsys’ takeover of Ansys in spotlight as tariffs...

Dealcast: The M&A Podcast ·

2025/02/06

Reuben Miller, Mergermarket’s global chief regulatory editor, based in Washington DC, joins Dealcast host Julie-Anna Needham to discuss the multi-fold impact of tariffs on dealmaking.China and the US are currently circling each other like fighters. Why does he see this as “a delicate dance”?Could Trump’s threat of tariffs on allies and competitors be a catalyst for demand for US manufacturing assets?Are the threats a negotiating position to gain concessions or a real statement of intent?All this and

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10:38

North America’s consumer and retail M&A outlook for 2025

Dealcast: The M&A Podcast ·

2025/01/30

While momentum from deal volumes in the second half of 2024 is expected to continue into 2025, there remains uncertainty and a lingering “wait and see” approach while the impact of certain policies under President Donald Trump, like tariffs, are still unknown. Sources also anticipate more megadeals this year as the US moves away from the antitrust environment that stopped deals, like the Kroger and Albertsons merger, for example.In addition, new consumer trends favoring health-conscious snacking

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9:08

Brazilian aviation consolidation faces regulatory...

Dealcast: The M&A Podcast ·

2025/01/22

Azul’s non-binding proposal to merge with Gol to face antitrust challenge Trump’s interventionist rhetoric hangs over Mexican marketOne of the key ongoing deals in Latin America is designed to enhance the aviation industry in Brazil. Airline Azul entered a non-binding agreement to merge with its troubled peer Gol earlier this month. If the deal goes ahead, it will face tough antitrust scrutiny.Thiago Barrozo Mergermarket’s Latin America Editor, joins Dealcast host Julie-Anna Needham to discuss why

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11:58

EMEA dealmakers cautiously optimistic on 2025; AI,...

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2025/01/17

Dealmakers in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are cautiously optimistic about M&A pipelines in 2025, with energy providers for data centres likely to be a significant source of activity.The rise in artificial intelligence (AI) is driving strong demand for data centres. Behind the scenes, data centre owners are cutting deals with utilities to supply renewable energy – and these energy providers in turn need to seek significant amounts of private capital to help fund the investments. Spain’s

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13:34

Private Equity Touchdown – How firms could be scoring...

Dealcast: The M&A Podcast ·

2024/12/19

The US’ National Football League has recently enacted a new game plan – the league passed a resolution in August to allow private equity investment into team franchises for the first time. With the average team valued at approximately USD 5bn, the new initiative presents big opportunities for investors.The new resolution is playing into an even larger trend: the creation of a new asset class of sports investing, with PE investments into the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins leading the charge

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15:42

European advisors need to consider narratives that...

Dealcast: The M&A Podcast ·

2024/12/18

European dealmakers need to consider national-security concerns, state subsidies to make deals happenTrump’s second term likely to accelerate protectionist trendsAdvisors and consultants who want to help their European clients access Chinese capital need to work hard on narratives that emphasise industrial use cases while downplaying any national security concerns.The continent badly needs investment to rebuild its manufacturing base. At the same time, Chinese investors are thinking about deploying

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21:47

M&A Tales - Companies vulnerable to hacks in...

Dealcast: The M&A Podcast ·

2024/12/04

The post-closing period is when companies are most vulnerable to hacks. The deal announcement might have attracted the attention of malicious hackers at a time that large amounts of data are changing hands.Peter A. Emmi, partner and leader in the Technology Transactions practice within Reed Smith’s Global Corporate Group has some clear advice for dealmakers: “Do your homework and prepare well.” Key steps include securing virtual data rooms (VDRs) and only using artificial intelligence (AI) tools in

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12:01

Trump's tariffs could drive Chinese M&A in Europe

Dealcast: The M&A Podcast ·

2024/12/04

Dealmakers in China and the country’s government are unsurprised by US President-elect Donald Trump's election victory and have been preparing for strategies to cope with his threats of tariffs. A strong protectionist stance from the US could fuel Chinese-led transactions in other regions like Europe and Southeast Asia, particularly in mid-market sector. From stimulus packages to increasing inquires about M&A opportunities, China has been prepared for this American political outcome.Ling Yang,

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12:30

Leaks of confidential deal info in Australia attracts...

Dealcast: The M&A Podcast ·

2024/11/28

Australia’s leaky M&A market is worrying market regulators.One of the most notorious examples came last year, during a deal involving Nitro Software, when a newspaper published the names of the regulators on Australia’s Takeovers Panel that were scrutinising the transaction.As a result of disclosures like this, both the Takeovers Panel and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have expressed concerns about drops of confidential deal information through backchannels.Simon

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