M&A Global Reflections for 2022

The “Delivering the Deal” spotlight series is where Mercer’s leading consultants discuss the most pressing issues facing business leaders and deal professionals in M&A today.

What is on the horizon when it comes to deals in 2022? Will there continue to be the same momentum from 2021? Hear from Mercer’s senior M&A advisers from around the world as they share their regional perspectives. These advisers include:

Elizabeth Bryant, Senior M&A Adviser and Partner, North America, M&A Advisory Services
Toshiro Takeda, Partner, Japan, M&A Advisory Services
Jiwon Jang, Principal, Korea, M&A Advisory services
Dhruv Mehra, Partner, AMEA, M&A Advisory Services Leader
Ale Fayad, Principal, Latin America, M&A Advisory Services Leader
Sharad Shrivastava, Principal, M&A Leader for UK & Ireland

Interesting moments from the podcast:

Value of a company

"The other thing happening around the world and Mexico is a lot of turnover. At the top level of the organisations and at the lower level of the organisations to middle levels of the organisation. When you are looking at the valuation of a company you will need to take a close look at that."
Opportunities increase

"We expect increased deal activities to expand the business, social environment and the geopolitical station changing very rapidly. This is creating opportunities as well as threats."
M&A activity

"In 2021, the APAC region saw record levels of M&A activity. We actually exceeded 1 trillion."

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Future of work

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Talent retention strategy during an M&A

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How talent can influence deal insights

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