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Understanding the outlook for M&A
is important for any CEO,

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decision makers and corporations,
private equity firms and investment banks.

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Let me introduce to you BCG's
M&A Sentiment Index.

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This index gives a monthly update
on how willing dealmakers are to engage in

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mergers and acquisitions and divestitures
over the coming next six months.

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Ultimately, it's hand signaling where the market is heading.

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In the graph, we have the index number.

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Simply put, if it's over 100, it means that
the activity will be higher than average.

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Below 100 means that it's subdued.

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The level of activity is one important way
to look at the market,

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but you also need to consider the momentum.

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Our momentum gauge shows if the market
is slowing, stable or accelerating,

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a clear signal of future direction.

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You can also use the interactive features

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to see the global picture,
or glean insights by sector or by region.

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I'm sure you're wondering how this index
is now calculated.

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We use 15 M&A drivers,
such as business confidence

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and valuation levels and interest rates.

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And this is then combined with using

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AI to extract executive and investor
sentiment towards M&A

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through things
such as earnings call transcripts.

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Take a look at the latest index score,
and we hope that

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this helps you to confidently navigate
the changing M&A landscape.