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Unpacking the M&A Slowdown

Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 07 October 2026, 17:46 UTC 1 min read
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M&A deal values are slipping as uncertainty rises around elections, rates, and regulation. Paul Aversano, Global Practice Leader of Global Transaction Advisory Group at Alvarez & Marsal, joins Bloomberg Open Interest to explain why large, debt-heavy buyouts are feeling the most pressure, how mid-market deals are holding up, and where global hotspots and AI-driven risks are emerging. Correction: "This video was edited to correct the spelling of "Paul Aversano" that aired in the program at...

M&A deal values are slipping as uncertainty rises around elections, rates, and regulation. Paul Aversano,  Global Practice Leader of Global Transaction Advisory Group at Alvarez & Marsal, joins Bloomberg Open Interest to explain why large, debt-heavy buyouts are feeling the most pressure, how mid-market deals are holding up, and where global hotspots and AI-driven risks are emerging. Correction: "This video was edited to correct the spelling of "Paul Aversano" that aired in the program at 10:10 am ET." (Source: Bloomberg)
Paul Aversano (PERSON) Global Practice (ORG) Global Transaction Advisory Group (ORG) Alvarez & Marsal (ORG) Bloomberg Open Interest (ORG)
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