Frank Aquila, S&C’s Senior M&A Partner, discussed factors pointing to a potential uptick in dealmaking for early 2026 with Reuters, including reduced uncertainty in the global macroeconomic environment. He also highlighted a more permissive U.S. regulatory backdrop, which spurred increased interest and activity among companies.
“Since this administration is much more open to significant combinations, many boards and C-suite executives are recognizing this as an opportunity to do transformative and other strategically important transactions,” he said.
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