February 22, 2018

Corporate Development 2018 Outlook and Trends: Infographic

Merrill Corporation | February 22, 2018

Lawyers should be pleased with polling results from our most recent webinar, Corporate Development Outlook: Politics, Processes and Predictions. The 1,400+ live video audience watched speakers from Pfizer, Northrop Grumman, Mastercard and GlobalLogic discuss corporate development opportunities for the year ahead, answering six polling questions along the way. Survey responses reflect a wide range of industries and sectors, and we’ve compiled the most intriguing data into a single infographic. Find out:

  • Where corporates are most likely to deploy funds in 2018
  • What headwinds dealmakers are most concerned about
  • Where corporates will need the most advisor assistance
  • What corporates see as their greatest internal challenge
  • What corporates believe is the most important criteria to choosing an advisor
  • What technology will have the greatest sector impact in the next five years

Download Corporate Development 2018 Outlook infographic

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