This year the Equity deals have just gone thorough the roof. As outlined by RBC Capital Markets:
Key Points
A favorable environment and strong capital availability have driven significant levels of deal activity.
Increased government scrutiny of large corporate deals presents an opportunity for private equity, which has plenty of dry powder.
Convergence between sectors continues to be a significant driver of M&A.
Strong tailwinds, along with the sizable pool of capital that remains, are expected to drive significant dealmaking opportunities into 2022.