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🔎 Just released! Dive into our 1Q25 Global M&A Highlights report 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_sYqum8 Global M&A volume climbed 15.5% to USD 827bn in 1Q25, fuelled by five mega deals in March. However, deal count hit a two-decade low, with just 6,955 transactions announced. 📉 Key takeaways: 📈 Sponsor exits surged – exit volume jumped 49% to USD 131.3bn 🚀 Alphabet’s USD 32bn Wiz acquisition was Google parent's biggest deal event ⚡ Calpine’s USD 29.4bn sale propelled utilities to 3rd highest M&A volume in 1Q25 Explore the full report for more insights!

Google’s USD 32bn all-cash bid for multi-cloud player Wiz could spark a new wave of tech M&A. The deal, Google’s largest-ever acquisition, also includes one of the tech industry’s most significant reverse termination fees. As AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity start-ups attract more interest from major tech players, this acquisition will be a key test for US regulatory scrutiny. On this episode of #Dealcast, host Julie-Anna Needham is joined by our California-based tech journalist, Troy Hooper, to discuss why Google’s second bid for Wiz was successful and what this means for the broader M&A landscape. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eDdXTTdB

How attractive is the data center sector for private equity firms? Neil Evans, Partner at Clifford Chance, sat down with Giovanni Amodeo to discuss the evolving landscape of private capital investments, with a focus on data centers. He shares why data centers are an exciting space for investors, highlighting their role in supporting AI-driven advancements and the broader digital economy. Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/evPnZ9Bf #IONInfluencers

Welcome, Priscilla Murphy! Priscilla has been a valued contractor with us since 2023, contributing both as a reporter and editor. Now, she’s stepping into a full-time position as a Financial Journalist, where she'll focus on expanding her reporting volume and editing. With over a decade of experience across Mergermarket, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg News, Priscilla has reported and edited stories from Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and the US. She’s also worked in public relations for the Presidency of Brazil. We’re thrilled to have you join us full-time, Priscilla!

🎙️ Just released: In the wake of Trump's "liberation day," equity capital markets are feeling the strain of sweeping US tariffs. The blanket 10% tariff on all US imports is rattling global trading partners but will likely hit Americans the hardest - both in the markets and at the checkout. On the ECM front, global markets are spiralling, with European indices in the red and US markets on shaky ground. On the latest episode of #Dealcast, host Julie-Anna Needham is joined by Global ECM Editor Samuel Kerr to break down how these tariffs are shaping global markets. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eDdXTTdB #Trump #Tariffs #LiberationDay #TradeWars

🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Mergermarket Private Equity Forum New York yesterday! It was an incredible day packed with valuable insights, engaging discussions, and plenty of networking opportunities. A special thank you to our event partners Clifford Chance, Aon, Integrum, Third Bridge Group Limited, and Arbolus! 💡 Missed it? No worries, catch up on all the sessions on-demand here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gHVtRc4F

💡 How are LPs adjusting their private equity allocations in today’s market? With overallocation concerns and limited distributions, North America-focused LPs are refining their portfolio construction strategies, reducing GP relationships, scaling back investments in emerging managers, and shifting focus to middle-market opportunities as competition intensifies at the top end. At the Mergermarket Private Equity Forum New York, Private Equity Funds Reporter Nicholas Morgan led a discussion with top regional allocators on where they’re deploying capital in 2025. Thank you to Joyce Zhang, CFA,CAIA (The Wallace Foundation), Cynthia Nascimento (RWJBarnabas Health), Abigail Kahn Archibald (Mellon Foundation), Sophia Tsai (Trinity Church NYC), and Aaron Witte (AustralianSuper) for sharing their insights! Catch all the sessions on-demand now 👉 https://lnkd.in/gHVtRc4F  

With longer holding periods and increased competition for high-quality assets, GPs are evolving their value creation strategies, focusing on sector expertise, operational efficiencies, cost optimization, and technology integration to drive portfolio performance. At the Mergermarket Private Equity Forum New York, Meighan O'Reardon (Clifford Chance) sat down with Brian Chu (Centerbridge Partners, L.P.), Stefanie Raiola (Hg), and Nicky McGrane (Investcorp) to unpack their value creation playbooks and share insights on generating alpha in a shifting market. 🎥 Watch the full discussion on-demand now: https://lnkd.in/gHVtRc4F 

At the Mergermarket Private Equity Forum New York, Debtwire’s Lisa Fu led an insightful discussion with David Fann (VSS Capital Partners ), Erik Bissonnette (Blue Owl Capital), Christine Pope (Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.), Taylor Boswell (AGL Credit Management), and Gregory Leveto (Oak Hill Advisors, L.P.) on the evolving private credit landscape. 🎥 Watch the full discussion on-demand now: https://lnkd.in/gHVtRc4F

Our Funds Editor Tom Cane sat down with a panel of secondaries experts at the Mergermarket Private Equity Forum New York to discuss the growing LP and GP secondary market in the US. The panel explored shifting dynamics as more mainstream PE players enter the space and how this is reshaping liquidity strategies. Thank you to Amyn Hassanally (Pantheon), Ben Perl (Neuberger Berman), Jerald Khoo (Aon), Benjamin Wilson (HQ Capital), and Lisa Sun (BlackRock) for sharing your insights! 🎥 Watch the full discussion on-demand now: https://lnkd.in/gHVtRc4F