In this edition of Founders’ Private Capital Markets Update, our team looks at the key factors impacting the current state of the M&A market. The global M&A market has remained resilient despite underlying macroeconomic concerns, with overall value down 13.7% YoY, coming off a record 2021.

Our update touches on multiple factors impacting the market, including:

• Banking strains across the U.S. and Europe
• The Federal Reserve raising interest rates to curb inflation
• Buyers looking to take advantage of cheaper prices
• Increased cost of capital
• Defensive market tenor

If you or someone you know have questions regarding anything discussed, or the general private capital marketplace, please feel free to reach out to Ken Hirsch, Managing Director of Founders’ Capital Solutions Practice.