The bank advisory community is optimistic that bank M&A activity will rebound in 2025 and they should be, according to Mercer Capital Managing Director Jeff Davis. In the episode, Davis discussed his takeaways from the annual Acquire or Be Acquired Conference, where scores of advisers shared their viewed for M&A activity to be materially stronger this year. Davis also discussed the improving fundamental environment for banks, the outlook for bank valuations and whether institutions should take advantage of the current optionality in the marketplace and pursue capital raises or acquisitions while the window remains open.