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Deal Makers Sentiment Survey 2022
Our annual survey brings you an exclusive view into deal makers sentiment into 2022.
What do deal makers expect in 2022?
At the end of 2021, investors were bullish that the successes of the past year would continue into 2022.
But so far, the year's shaky start, driven by geopolitical tensions, jolted the financial world and in many ways, has contrasted with the predictions previously given by the 471 deal makers surveyed for this report.
Explore the tabs below to find out the factors behind the initial bullish sentiment throughout the global investment banking community.
Navigate the adjacent chart to see where our survey respondents work and their various job roles.
2022 Deal Makers Sentiment Survey – findings
Explore the 7 key areas affecting the global investment banking community.
External and macro risks in 2022
Geopolitical and economic issues ebb and flow, but their impact on global corporate deal making can never be ignored, often creating some of the biggest market risks and drivers.
471 surveyed deal makers shared with us the factors that they thought were the most influential when it came to deal making. While the pandemic was on the minds of everyone last year, its impact has lessened with other factors coming to the forefront instead.
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Sectors in 2022
Deal makers are not as convinced that some of the stalwart, best-performing sectors will continue to carry the torch for equity issuance.
The 471 deal makers surveyed appeared to have a more bearish stance when it came to pinpointing which sectors would see the most growth in 2022. In a surprising twist, deal makers have lost a bit of faith in some of the sectors previously considered the most attractive.
Survey questions include the following:
- What are your expectations for growth and decline in the industry sectors which are relevant to you?
- What are your expectations for growth and decline for global equity deal volume in the industry sectors which are relevant to you?
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What did deal makers expect 2021 to bring?
After the unprecedented levels of capital markets activity during 2020 in response to the global pandemic, the world's deal-makers predicted 2021 would bring further growth in activity.
The task of corporate leaders is to identify potential and realise profit, by expanding into new markets, diversifying offerings and so growing revenues.
Key content
Deal makers predict average growth of nearly 10% in global M&A in 2022
Average volume growth is anticipated to be 8.2%
Financial and economic factors are expected to be key factors for global debt
Almost 3/4 of deal makers say sustainable finance is important most or all of the time in deal making
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