Mike Patrone, Partner, Technology & Life Sciences at Goodwin joins Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss what’s powering the next wave of M&A in 2026, the impact of regulations and tariffs, and how companies are strategically adapting to the environment. The discussion examined the shifting M&A landscape, emphasizing how greater market stability, falling capital costs, and powerful AI-driven megatrends are accelerating deal activity. Participants highlighted rapid expansion in data centers, rising energy demands, and evolving infrastructure models as key forces shaping transactions across technology, energy, and industrial sectors. Regulatory and antitrust scrutiny remains a significant consideration, prompting deeper buyer diligence and more structured deal protections. Small-cap and micro-cap companies face increasing pressure to communicate their value, adapt business models, and compete for investor attention amid higher bankruptcy rates and activist involvement.
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