The Deal Economy: David Harding on M&A Valuations

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In a world of superabundant capital, companies that are consistent acquirers outperform their peers by leaning in on growth. At The Deal's annual M&A event, The Deal Economy, David Harding, an advisory partner in Bain's M&A and Corporate Finance practices, discusses how deal-making has changed in a low-interest-rate environment, as well as the effects of recent geopolitical uncertainty.