: Seeing a surge in consolidation, particularly in the Middle East and the fragmented US banking market.
: While sentiment is at a six-year high, dealmakers remain cautious about trade/tariff policies and "regulatory volatility" as major obstacles to closing deals. Market Summary buy side m&a
: 66% of acquirers now prioritize recurring revenue as the top characteristic when evaluating targets, followed closely by strong margin profiles and defensible cashflow. : Seeing a surge in consolidation, particularly in