2018 M&A Activity, what do you think?

Happy new year Monkeys,

I would like to start a discussion around the outlook for M&A activity for the coming year. As we all know; 2017 was a great year for the markets, and many are awaiting the possible market correction due soon. I think the new tax plan will free up cash for large corporations and this could boost M&A activity, and maybe offset the possible slow down from the rising cost of borrowing capital.

It would be interesting to hear what your more experienced thoughts are of what is to come...

 

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