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Private Equity Firms Expect Wave of M&As in Second Half of 2021
The increased pace of COVID-19 vaccinations and the specter of a capital gains hike are expected to spur activity.
The economic slump has held down merger action in 2020.
Deloitte poll finds that 63% of dealmakers look for more activity this year, down from 2019’s expectations.
M&A was the largest motivator, as a record number of campaigns were launched.
Expansion comes amid higher skepticism of cross-border deals.
89% of survey respondents expect their deal pipelines to either stay steady or rise in the next 12 months.