May. 28 at 11:38 PM
Goldman Sachs said its 2026 mergers and acquisitions volume is on track to approach or potentially surpass the record levels seen in 2021, driven by strong corporate dealmaking activity. President John Waldron said the bank’s pipeline remains solid despite market volatility tied to the Iran conflict and fluctuations in valuations.
Goldman, the world’s leading M&A adviser for more than two decades, has benefited from a rebound in global deal activity and has worked on several major transactions, including advising Unilever on the planned merger of its food business with McCormick to create a company valued at about
$65 billion.
Waldron also expressed optimism about the IPO market, saying successful mega-listings could encourage additional offerings as investors continue seeking growth opportunities in high-quality companies.
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