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In this week's special episode, we are discussing the deals market in 2022. Host Heather Horn sat down with Mike Bellin and John Vanosdall, partners in PwC’s Deals practice, to get some insight on current deals trends and how companies can prepare for IPOs, M&A’s, and other capital market transactions in today’s environment.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• 1:37 - Key impacts on the deals market from inflation, interest rates, supply chain, and geopolitical events
• 6:30 - How companies are structuring deals and M&A transactions to maximize value given current market conditions
• 17:49 - How this year’s deals market has impacted the diligence process
• 20:40 - The importance of managing regulatory, accounting, and impairment considerations proactively
• 28:13 - How geopolitics and ESG continue to be at the forefront of discussions in getting transactions done
• 31:52 - Insights on how companies can manage IPO and deal readiness in the midst of volatility

Want to learn more? Check out the Q3 capital markets watch, learn more on transformation in the M&A market, and sign up to receive a copy of our Deals 2023 outlook report.

Mike Bellin is a PwC Deals partner and co-leads PwC’s IPO Services practice. Mike focuses on IPOs, SPACs, accounting for carve-outs/spin-offs, purchase accounting, pro forma financial statements, stock compensation, the SEC registration process, and much more. In addition, he frequently advises on IPOs, helping his clients with their initial registration process and operational readiness.

John Vanosdall is a partner in PwC’s Deals practice. He has 10+ years of experience providing corporate and private equity clients in the technology sector with advice on complex M&A accounting issues, including business combinations, disposal transactions, and fair value measurements. John spent 4 years working at the SEC, two of those years as Deputy Chief Accountant, where he led the SEC staff's work to oversee the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

Heather Horn is a Deputy Chief Accountant in PwC’s National Office and leader of the thought leadership group, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC’s accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series, as well as periodic webcasts for the power and utilities industry. With over 30 years of experience, Heather’s accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.

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