Navigating the Current M&A Cycle, Regulatory Impacts, and 2025 Market Dynamics for Corporate Development Leaders

Joe Mantone, U.S. Financial Institutions News Desk Manager at S&P Global Market Intelligence (NYSE: SPGI)

The M&A market isn’t what it used to be. Deal volumes are rising, but they remain a shadow of the record highs of 2021. Add to this the challenges of regulatory hurdles, high interest rates, and uneven global recovery. Corporate development leaders are left asking: where do we go from here?

In this episode of the M&A Science Podcast, Joe Mantone of S&P Global Market Intelligence unpacks the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the M&A cycle. You’ll learn the latest insights to stay ahead in a volatile market and prepare for the opportunities 2025 promises to bring.

Things you will learn:

The state of M&A, recovering from the 2022 downturn
How regulatory challenges are reshaping deal strategies
What corporate leaders need to know about private equity and credit trends
The rise of AI and sector-specific opportunities for 2025
Actionable advice for corporate development teams in a volatile market

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Joe Mantone

Joe Mantone, U.S. Financial Institutions News Desk Manager at S&P Global Market Intelligence, brings over 20 years of experience in journalism with a focus on M&A and capital markets. At S&P, he leverages extensive data resources to lead the development of the quarterly M&A and Equity Offerings Market Report, providing actionable insights on deal trends and market activity. With a background that includes M&A coverage at the Wall Street Journal, Joe delivers forward-looking perspectives that help practitioners navigate the complexities of corporate M&A.