Donhawks

The M&A Outlook

Jason Kelly, John Danhakl, Steve Krouskos, Jennifer Nason, Robin Rankin, Paul Stefanick, John Donhocle, Robin Zasio, Steve Grove, David Freeman, Mr. Sokoloff, Donhawks, MARTHA MINOW

EY Capital Conference panelists collectively forecast a strong 2016 M&A year driven by $675 billion in private equity dry powder and a strategic shift toward alliances amid digital disruption. Key regional trends highlight China's dominance in cross-border deals while intensifying global antitrust scrutiny and activist campaigns reshape traditional corporate governance. Although financing caps and regulatory uncertainty temper specific sectors, the market is expected to see accelerated strategic activity in the second half of the year as companies pursue consolidation to combat technological obsolescence.