SS&C Intralinks Predicts Q2 2023 M&A Will Keep Steady Despite Volatile Headlines

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On April 20, 2023, SS&C Technologies (Nasdaq: SSNC) released its Q2 2023 predictions via the SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor, highlighting a cautiously optimistic outlook for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity despite geopolitical volatility. Early-stage deal activity rose over 10% year-over-year in Q1 2023, mirroring record volumes from 2021.

Regional forecasts predict:

• Asia Pacific: Flat deal volume from Q1 2023, with expected growth of over 10% year-on-year.
• Europe, Middle East, and Africa: Flat compared to Q1, but double-digit growth against Q2 2022.
• Latin America: Growth between 5-10% year-on-year, flat versus Q1.
• North America: A decline in deal volume for Q2, flat QoQ.

Overall, SS&C Intralinks forecasts steady M&A announcements, with early-stage deals six months from public announcement.

Positive

• Early-stage deal activity increased by over 10% year-over-year in Q1 2023, indicating strong market interest.
• Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa expected to see significant growth compared to 2022.

Negative

• North America is forecasted to experience a decline in M&A deal volume for Q2 2023.

WINDSOR, Conn., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced Q2 2023 predictions from the SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor, a quarterly publication of future mergers and acquisitions (M&A) announcement volume.

"Despite continued geopolitical volatility dominating the headlines, dealmakers remain cautiously optimistic and appetite remains strong," said Bob Petrocchi, co-head, SS&C Intralinks. "Early-stage deal activity increased by more than 10% year-over-year in Q1 2023, near-par with record volumes in 2021. The strong activity levels suggest many dealmakers are pricing in inflation and cost of capital and moving forward despite market concerns."

Regional market forecasts for Q2 2023 M&A activity are:

• Asia Pacific deal volume is forecast to remain flat against Q1 2023 but expects to outperform by more than 10% a quarter-on-quarter year (QoQY). Hong Kong, China, India, Japan and Singapore continue to see double-digit growth.
• Europe, the Middle East and Africa are predicted to remain flat against Q1 2023 but are forecast to grow by double-digits against Q2 2022. Strong regional performers include France, Israel, the Netherlands and Spain.
• Latin America deal volume is forecast to grow by 5-10% against Q2 2022 but will remain largely flat versus Q1 2023.
• North America bore the brunt of the negative impact of market volatility. Deal volume is forecast to shrink in Q2 2023 and remain flat on a QoQY basis.

The SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor forecasts the number of future M&A announcements by tracking early-stage M&A activity from the previous four quarters, defined as new sell-side M&A transactions that are in preparation or have begun their due diligence stage. On average, early-stage deals are six months away from public announcement.

SS&C Intralinks is a pioneer of the virtual data room, enabling and securing the flow of information by facilitating M&A, capital raising and investor reporting. SS&C Intralinks has executed over USD35 trillion worth of financial transactions on its platform.

About SS&C Technologies

SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices around the world. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale and technology.

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FAQ

What are SS&C's Q2 2023 M&A predictions?

SS&C projects stable M&A activity despite geopolitical volatility, with a notable increase in early-stage deals.

Which regions are expected to see growth in M&A activity in Q2 2023?

Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa are forecasted to show strong growth compared to Q2 2022.

How much did early-stage deal activity increase in Q1 2023?

Early-stage deal activity rose by over 10% year-over-year in Q1 2023.

What is the forecast for North America's M&A activity in Q2 2023?

North America is expected to see a decline in deal volume, remaining flat on a year-over-year basis.

What is the SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor?

It is a quarterly publication that predicts future M&A announcements based on early-stage M&A activity.