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9th Annual Brunswick M&A survey

Confidence Wanes Among U.S. Dealmakers, Says 9th Annual Brunswick M&A Survey

After two consecutive years of high-volume global merger and acquisition activity, 70% of leading U.S. dealmakers surveyed expect a decrease in North American activity this year due to economic conditions and wobbly stock markets, according to the 9th Annual Brunswick M&A Survey.

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