Amid a challenging economic outlook, compounded by 2023’s banking crisis, global deal-making activity has experienced a significant slowdown. Yet despite this decrease in deal volume, the market continues to evolve with a growing number of different financing structures, club deals, and the involvement of private market players. The question remains- who has the dealmaking advantage in the current economic environment, private equity or corporate dealmakers? 

Despite valuations remaining lower than targeted, the pressure on private equity firms to deploy dry powder could bolster activity once the market revives. In tandem, the future of private credit looks strong, with private funds competing with traditional banks as a provider of debt financing. What strategies are private equity firms deploying in order to bolster dealmaking in growth sectors? How are corporates taking advantage of the economic environment to acquire businesses? How significant is the advantage that Private Equity dealmakers have when it comes to the timeframe of completing a deal? How are emerging technologies, such as AI, assisting dealmakers in finalising deals despite microeconomic challenges? 

This webinar, organised by the Financial Times in partnership with SS&C Intralinks, will bring together dealmakers to explore the future of M&A in a volatile economic environment.

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