FinanceAsia and Clifford Chance recently collaborated on an MA survey. Roger Denny, head of Asia-Pacific MA for the law firm, discusses the survey findings in detail.
How is the prevailing environment affecting outbound MA deals
The market uncertainty is clearly creating an unsettled environment and if that continues it will affect some deal activity. However, companies in the Asia-Pacific region also see the environment as an opportunity for strategic transactions and to take advantage of depressed valuations and we are optimistic that will continue to drive outbound activity. The rationale for companies in the region to secure supplies of natural resources, acquire...