In this episode of the M&A Mastermind podcast, Nick Olsen interviews Laurent Mouflin, a partner at Pax Corporate Finance in Paris. They discuss the current economic and financial trends in France, including the country's position as a leading destination for foreign investment despite its complex political landscape. The conversation covers the impact of interest rates, the sectors that are thriving or struggling, and the importance of ESG regulations in corporate finance. Looking ahead, they anticipate a positive outlook for M&A activities in 2025, driven by a strong pipeline and strategic networking efforts.

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About the show:

The M&A Mastermind Podcast is your go-to source for the latest industry trends and strategies to level up your M&A practice.

The show features thought leaders who specialize in the lower middle market space and share their experiences and expertise across key areas of execution, such as: market analysis, lead generation, deal management, strategic partnerships, buyer access and much more.

With host Nick Olsen, each episode's "mastermind" will share ways in which they have found success in navigating the M&A industry to best support the small-to-medium sized private business owners they focus on serving

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to M&A Trends in France

03:33 - Economic Landscape of France

09:34 - Political Environment and Its Impact

12:00 - ESG Regulations and Corporate Finance

13:19 - Looking Ahead: M&A Opportunities in 2025

17:38 - Networking and Business Development Strategies

Keywords:

M&A, France, economic trends, political environment, ESG, corporate finance, investment opportunities, 2025 outlook, networking, business development