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In today’s fast-moving and uncertain economic climate, mergers and acquisitions are entering a new phase of acceleration and reinvention. Corporate boards face elevated interest rates, geopolitical instability and inflationary pressures. Despite these challenges, deal values are rising, especially for transactions involving advanced technologies and strategic assets.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a defining force in this new era. It is driving infrastructure and data centre investments, as well as acquisitions of AI-native firms and start-ups offering specialised models. Investors are prioritising capabilities that transform operations and unlock long-term value. At the same time, regulatory scrutiny – particularly around AI ethics, competition law and national security – is adding complexity to deal execution.

AI is also reshaping the M&A process. While human oversight remains essential, companies are using AI to support deal sourcing, streamline due diligence, enhance valuation, facilitate integration and monitor compliance. Agentic AI systems enable autonomous analysis and decision making across the deal lifecycle. These technologies are not a substitute for human judgement, but they offer powerful tools for managing data-intensive tasks while requiring robust governance and ethical safeguards.

Against this backdrop, Financier Worldwide turns to some of the leading lights in their field, who share their stories…

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