The anticipated mergers and acquisitions (M&A) bounce seems to have arrived. You can already see evidence of that in the public domain, with a steady stream of deal announcements over the last couple of months. And behind the scenes, many more potential sellers are getting their ducks in a row after a tumultuous 2023. For many, the question is one of timing. But judging from the discussions we’re having with dealmakers from across the spectrum, they’re feeling much more optimistic about this year. 

In this article, we offer insights related to the second quarter into the M&A landscape.