The Real Deal

By SS&C

This podcast gives dealmakers perspectives on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) trends, the biggest deals and insight into the latest technology news and trends. Listen to learn about best practices ... more

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The podcast currently has 136 episodes available.

The Real Deal episodes:

August 15, 2022Can SPACs Make a Comeback?
Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have been around for decades but soared in popularity during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. After SPACs encountered a dramatic slowdown last year, followed by a downturn in the public market this year due to a spate of headwinds, SPACs are on the rebound in the U.S.
With newly proposed S.E.C. regulations likely to give investors more confidence, 2022 is on track to close more SPAC mergers than in 2020.
To learn more about the current SPACs landscape in America, we’re joined by Rachel Stone, a fintech reporter at Mergermarket. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
Deal flow data for 2022
Where the SPAC market stands in the U.S. amid the current stock market decline
What contributed to USD 32 billion in failed SPAC mergers
The potential impact of the S.E.C.’s sweeping proposed set of rules for SPACs and de-SPAC deals
Why the stock price of many de-SPACed companies has plummeted
How de-SPAC companies could become acquisition targets
The gradual uptick in SPACs this year
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12min
August 05, 2022EMEA M&A Trends for H2 2022
In this week’s episode, we’re looking at EMEA M&A trends in the first half of 2022 and the comparison to recent years with Jonathan Klonowski, M&A market insight analyst at Mergermarket. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
M&A and private equity deals in EMEA vs. global dealmaking in the first half of 2022
How energy policy shifts have impacted Oil, Gas and Renewables
Active sectors to watch in the region
How despite uncertainty and headwinds M&A dealmakers are resilient
New trends in EMEA to watch in the next six months
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9min
July 29, 2022China’s Amended Anti-Monopoly Law Has Big Changes But Needs Clarity
In this week’s episode, we’re discussing new amendments to China’s merger review regime that go into effect on August 1, 2022. Joining us is Shirley Feng, China regulatory reporter based in Beijing, and Lisha Zhou, the China managing editor for DealReporter and PaRR based in Shanghai. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
Overview of amendments to the Anti-Monopoly Law in China
Threshold and expected impact of deals affected
Explanation of categorization and classification in the review
Introduction of the stop-the-clock clock mechanism
Implications of new clauses
Enhanced penalties for gun-jumping violations
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14min
July 22, 2022European Growth Capital: Why the Case for Investing Still Stands
In this week’s special episode, we’re joined by abrdn’s Alistair Watson, head of strategy innovation - private equity; Stephanie Kempton, investment manager; and Haresh Vazirani, senior investment director. Together, they discuss the progression of growth capital which continues to be the big story of 2022. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
An overview of growth capital and key trends in Europe
How 2022 trends compare to 2021
The mindset of management teams working in a volatile macro environment
Why some growth businesses are making opportunistic acquisitions
Increased focus on ESG within growth companies
Three sectors to watch
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25min
July 15, 2022Back to School: How M&A Can Save Indian Ed Tech
India’s Ed Tech sector saw a surge in investments during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the reopening of schools and restrictions lifted, there has since been a massive correction in the market. In this week’s episode, we’re looking at the rise, fall and potential of Ed Tech in India with Ridhima Saxena, senior financial reporter for Mergermarket. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
Factors that bolstered Ed Tech and the dramatic correction
Drop in tech valuations in India and globally
The shift to a funding slowdown
Impact of extended investor-led due diligence periods
Anticipated M&A that can help the industry rebound through consolidation
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19min
July 08, 2022What Is Driving the Surge of Healthcare IT Deals?
In this week’s episode, we’re looking at healthcare IT deals in the U.S. Joining us to discuss the growing market is Rebecca Wenzel, a senior reporter for Mergermarket. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
What’s driving interest in Healthcare data deals
The types of companies being acquired
Recent and pending strategic and private equity deals
Benefits of consolidation
Deals in the middle-market
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15min
June 30, 2022M&A Deal Flow in Q3 2022: What Lies Ahead?
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Bob Petrocchi, co-head of SS&C Intralinks, who discusses the latest findings from the SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor for Q3 2022. The Deal Flow Predictor is based on data from the company’s virtual data room platform tracking global and regional M&A trends. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
Predictions for M&A activity globally and locally in Q3 2022
Opportunities for dealmakers in a fluid marketplace
How pre-deal due diligence prep times are getting longer
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12min
June 23, 2022EMEA’s Financial Services Deakmaking Pipeline
This week, we’re looking at the financial services sector and the potential exits of private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) this year with Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro, head of financial services for M&A in EMEA at Mergermarket. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
An overview of the Financial Services industry in Europe
How economic uncertainty has affected PE and VC
What PE exits could look like in H2 2022
The outlook for Fintech
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16min
June 03, 2022Trends Driving Deal Flow in European Healthcare
We’re joined by Clearwater International’s Marcus Archer, Ramesh Jassal and Stefan Sachsenhauser, who discuss recent deal activity in the healthcare space across Europe. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
Why deal volumes in Europe in Q1 2022 were strong despite challenges
Private equity’s growing interest in the sector and valuation trends
Sector-specific trends driving Healthcare in Europe
Overview of significant recent deals in Q1 2022
Prediction for dealmaking in the sector for the next 12 months
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22min
May 31, 2022How South Korea’s New Administration Will Impact M&A Dealmaking
In this episode, we’re hearing from South Korea to find out how a new administration will impact deal activity. Joining us are Jenny Lee, a financial reporter for Mergermarket, and Kate Kim, South Korea bureau chief for Mergermarket. Both guests are both based in Seoul. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks.
How Yoon Seok-youl’s administration will impact dealmaking
Anticipated changes in the regulatory environment
Effects on corporate venture capital
Sectors to watch for growth
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16min

FAQs about The Real Deal:

How many episodes does The Real Deal have?

The podcast currently has 136 episodes available.