Mergers, Acquisitions and it’s accelerators during and post COVID-19 Inside Corporates

What impact did the pandemic have on business valuations and what challenges are noticeable now?
In which areas will corporates and private equities adjust their strategic priorities after the pandemic?
Are companies conducting due diligence differently today?

COVID-19 has felt like a rollercoaster and despite uncertainties the market is experiencing accelerations of M&A opportunities for corporates and private equity in certain sectors. This podcast explores the emerging trends from the current environment, explores where the pandemic has accelerated the M&A business and explains how M&A activity may develop in 2021.

Roberto Micelli, Partner M&A, Deloitte AG: "We observe that a significant number of corporate sellers are open to negotiate lower prices if the sales process is quick, smooth and "clean". This is quite new. COVID-19 has accelerated that trend and this increases opportunities for buyers, especially for private equity buyers."

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Speaker: Roberto Micelli, Partner M&A, Deloitte AG
Host: Matt Lock