State of the M&A Markets – First Quarter 2011

May 24, 2011 - by George Steinbarger

The first quarter of 2011 started off as well as most could have expected after the surge in M&A activity to close out 2010. The Q4 momentum has carried over into the first part of the year as the economy continues to recover, the debt and equity markets improve, and a general advance in buyer confidence gains strength. While several challenges continue to exist, deal makers are emboldened by the recent trend of activity occurring and remain optimistic that the economy and M&A markets will continue to improve during the coming year.