SS&C Intralinks Report Reveals M&A Dealmakers Forecast Increased Activity in 2022

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SS&C Technologies Holdings (Nasdaq: SSNC) released the Global M&A Dealmakers Report 2022, highlighting strong sentiment among dealmakers despite the pandemic. With global M&A value reaching USD 1.51 trillion in Q2 2021, nearly two-thirds of surveyed dealmakers expect M&A activity to rise in the next year, with a significant portion anticipating a sizable increase. Key trends include heightened appetite for middle-market deals, increased focus on data analytics and cybersecurity, and greater scrutiny around environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors.

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• Global M&A value reached USD 1.51 trillion in Q2 2021.
• Two-thirds of surveyed dealmakers expect M&A activity to increase over the next 12 months.
• 83% of firms plan to engage in middle-market M&A deals in the next year.
• 51% of respondents report a heightened dealmaking appetite due to COVID-19.
• Increased focus on data analytics and cybersecurity as trends affecting M&A processes.
• Over 60% expect greater ESG scrutiny in the deal process over the next three years.

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WINDSOR, Conn., Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced results from the Global M&A Dealmakers Report 2022, a measure of global M&A dealmaker sentiment.

"Global M&A value reached USD1.51 trillion in Q2 2021 — an all-time quarterly apex and something few could have imagined at the start of the pandemic," said Ken Bisconti, Co-Head, SS&C Intralinks. "What the latest Global M&A Dealmakers Survey reveals is, rather than cooling, dealmakers' spirits remain high, and many anticipate the hot M&A market continues to increase in deal volume."

Key findings from the 2022 Global M&A Dealmakers Report:

• Of the 300 global M&A dealmakers surveyed, nearly two-thirds expect the level of M&A activity to increase over the next 12 months, with almost a quarter expecting a significant increase
• 83% percent of firms expect to undertake middle-market M&A deals over the next 12 months
• 51% of respondents say COVID-19 has increased their dealmaking appetite, with private equity respondents much more bullish than corporates
• 55% percent of respondents expect data analytics to be the most disruptive trend set to affect M&A processes, along with 52% identifying cybersecurity as high on dealmaker agendas
• Over 60% of dealmakers expect environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) scrutiny in the deal process to increase over the next three years, with nearly half expecting ESG-related due diligence to increase in transactions during the same period

Download the report here.

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 U.S. $34.7 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 18,000 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.

Additional information about SS&C (Nasdaq: SSNC) is available at www.ssctech.com.

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FAQ

What does the Global M&A Dealmakers Report 2022 say about M&A activity?

The report indicates strong sentiment among dealmakers, with nearly two-thirds expecting an increase in M&A activity in the next 12 months.

What was the global M&A value in Q2 2021?

Global M&A value reached USD 1.51 trillion in Q2 2021, marking an all-time quarterly high.

What trends are affecting M&A processes according to SSNC?

Key trends include a focus on data analytics, cybersecurity, and increased ESG scrutiny.

How many dealmakers anticipate an increase in middle-market M&A deals?

83% of firms expect to engage in middle-market M&A deals in the upcoming year.

How has COVID-19 impacted dealmaking appetite?

51% of respondents reported that COVID-19 has increased their appetite for dealmaking.