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Summary
The higher interest rate environment has weighed on M&A thus far in 2023 and the rapid rate-hiking cycle has also triggered instability in the banking sector, grounded deals among depositories. However, those with dry powder, such as cash-rich corporates and oil and gas majors, could still be well-positioned to pursue acquisitions. Or will dealmaking obstacles persist for them? Will we see an uptick in activity in H2 or will deals be scrapped and pushed into 2024?
Our panel will discuss:
- What the data says about global M&A volumes in H1’23
- The current credit landscape for dealmaking and outlook
- Shifts towards de-leveraging and debt equity strategies
- Sector perspectives: possible banking consolidation and what would be needed for oil and gas deals to get back on track
Speakers
Peter Brennan
Senior Reporter, Credit and Markets
Peter covers financial markets and macroeconomics stories for the Credit and Markets team with a particular focus on the U.S., Europe and China.
S&P Global Ratings
Paul Gruenwald
Global Chief Economist
Paul Gruenwald is the Global Chief Economist at S&P Global Ratings based in New York.
S&P Global Commodity Insights
Bill Holland
Senior Reporter, Oil and Gas News
Bill Holland has covered North American oil and gas for 20 years as an editor and reporter for Platts' Gas Daily, SNL Energy and S&P Global Commodity Insights.
Moderator
S&P Global Market Intelligence
James West
EMEA Head of Market Development for Professional Services
James is Senior Director and Head of Desktop Market Development for Corporates and Professional Services segments at S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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