As we enter 2024, the M&A landscape shows signs of recovery, albeit cautiously. Charles Barlow, Investec's Head of Cross-Border Finance and International Advisory and Capitalmind Investec experts Jürgen Schwarz, Marleen Vermeer, and Kilian de Gourcuff discuss the key sectors, trends and risks to keep an eye on in 2024.

00:00 – Introduction

01:45 - What were the key factors in 2023 that resulted in one of the worst bear markets for M&A in a decade?

03:19 - Upswing in M&A activity in 2024?

04:38 - Which sectors are leading recovery in M&A?

05:50 - Which sectors are attractive?

06:44 – Investment into artificial intelligence

09:46 – Potential of mega deals valued at US$10bn or greater this year?

11:14 – Risks, crises and problems that could derail the M&A upswing?

12:32 – Buyers’ market in 2024?

13:50 – Deal appetite for South African corporates?

16:20 – Deal themes in Europe and the US

17:40 – Expectations for M&A in 2024?

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