A Mountain of Cash Lifts 2021 M&A Activity: What Lies Ahead?
Date:
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Location:
On-Demand
Duration:
60 minutes
Total M&A deal values in 2021 are on track to surpass pre-pandemic levels, and there are plenty of drivers in place to keep fueling activity. The financing markets are open, private equity has heaps of dry powder, SPACs continue to enter the market and strategic buyers are increasingly on the prowl. Join a virtual event with S&P Global Market Intelligence's industry experts who will discuss these topics and more.
At the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to
Have a clear picture of the 2021 deal trends
Better understand the drivers of the uptick in high value M&A activity
Hear viewpoints on the outlook for M&A in 2022
This event is hosted by the Association of Corporate Growth
Lawrence ChoyDirector, Corporates Segment, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Lawrence Choy is a Director with the Corporates segment at S&P Global Market Intelligence. In his role, he focuses on the strategic and product direction of the Consumer & Retail segment. Full Bio
Lawrence Choy is a Director with the Corporates segment at S&P Global Market Intelligence. In his role, he focuses on the strategic and product direction of the Consumer & Retail segment. In addition, he oversees the Corporate Development and Corporate Finance personas across the firm.
Previously, he worked extensively in the Investment Banking product segment as a product manager focused on building value-added enhancements for the global Investment Banking user base.
Lawrence holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Corporate Finance and Human Resources from the University at Buffalo. Minimize
Speakers
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Joe MantoneNews Desk Manager, US Financial Institutions, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Joe Mantone is the News Desk Manager for the U.S. financial institutions group and the author of Market Intelligence's quarterly white paper on M&A and equity capital markets activity. Full Bio
Joe Mantone is the News Desk Manager for the U.S. financial institutions group and the author of Market Intelligence's quarterly white paper on M&A and equity capital markets activity. He joined the U.S. FIG team in 2008 and covered investment banks for more than 10 years before moving into his current role. Joe has been working as a business journalist for nearly 20 years and previously worked for The Wall Street Journal and the Crain Communications magazine, Modern Healthcare. Joe is based in New York.
He holds a master’s degree in journalism from Roosevelt University and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Arizona State University. Minimize
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Nathan StovallDirector of FIG Research, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Nathan Stovall is the director of the financial institutions research team for S&P Global Market Intelligence, which is responsible for data-driven news and research focused on banks, insurers and fintechs. Full Bio
Nathan Stovall is the director of the financial institutions research team for S&P Global Market Intelligence, which is responsible for data-driven news and research focused on banks, insurers and fintechs. Nathan has nearly 20 years of experience covering the financial institutions sector, with a focus on U.S. banks. He publishes in-depth analysis on the drivers of bank strategy and profitability and forecasts for the U.S. bank sector. He is the author of the banking blog, Street Talk, and host of the podcast by the same name.
During his tenure, he has regularly covered and participated on the conference circuit as a speaker and moderator of panels and webinars focused on major issues facing banks. He has been quoted in a number of trade publications and the national press, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Financial Times, The Economist and has appeared on CNBC, Fox Business News and NPR's Planet Money. Nathan holds a Bachelor of Arts degrees from Washington & Lee University, where he majored in business journalism. Minimize
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Marina LukatskySenior Director Leveraged Commentary & Data (LCD),
Marina leads the S&P Global Market Intelligence LCD Research business, the world’s leading provider of leveraged finance news, analytics, and index products. Full Bio
Marina leads the S&P Global Market Intelligence LCD Research business, the world’s leading provider of leveraged finance news, analytics, and index products. LCD Research provides comprehensive analysis detailing virtually every metric of the leveraged loan market, including structure, pricing, yield, volume, along with secondary market performance and LBO/private equity activity.
Marina has covered the U.S. and European leveraged finance markets for over 20 years, responsible for developing analytics and commentary detailing market trends. She specializes in data-driven trend analysis on a wide range of topics, including loan index performance, recovery rates, and market technicals.
Marina holds an MBA in Finance from New York University and an undergraduate degree in Finance from Pace University. Minimize
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Claire WilsonNewsdesk Manager, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Claire Wilson leads the S&P Global Market Intelligence private equity and real estate news team. Full Bio
Claire Wilson leads the S&P Global Market Intelligence private equity and real estate news team. She edits copy and guides coverage on both industries. Prior to joining S&P Global Market Intelligence, Claire was an editor and a reporter at publications covering global private equity, the broader alternative assets industry, financial regulation and retail investment. Minimize
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Chris BennettGlobal Head of Strategy and M&A Sustainable1, S&P Global Sustainable1
Chris Bennett is the Global Head of Strategy and M&A for Sustainable1, where he is responsible for driving the development and execution of Sustainable1’s strategy, leading M&A activities and supporting strategic partnerships. Full Bio
Chris Bennett is the Global Head of Strategy and M&A for Sustainable1, where he is responsible for driving the development and execution of Sustainable1’s strategy, leading M&A activities and supporting strategic partnerships.
Before joining Sustasinable1, Chris was a Director of Index Investment Strategy at S&P Dow Jones Indices where he produced research, content and was a spokesman for the business, working with both clients and media outlets on topics and indices across the entire S&P DJI product set, including U.S. and global equities, commodities, fixed income, and economic indices.
Chris was also previously part of S&P DJI from 2014-2016 as Senior Analyst, Index Investment Strategy. Prior to returning to S&P DJI, Chris was Manager, Corporate Strategy, at S&P Global, where he developed and supported enterprise-wide strategic initiatives driven by external market forces and internal opportunities for operational improvements. Before joining S&P Global, Chris worked in Corporate FP&A at Prudential Financial.
Chris attended Seton Hall University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and information technology management, graduating magna cum laude. Chris is also a CFA charterholder
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