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M&A Volume to Stay Strong in Second Half, Says Sullivan’s Sawyer

Bloomberg Markets
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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The variety, range and scope of deals in the market suggests transaction volumes will continue to remain strong in the second half, according to Melissa Sawyer, head of global mergers and...

The variety, range and scope of deals in the market suggests transaction volumes will continue to remain strong in the second half, according to Melissa Sawyer, head of global mergers and acquisitions at Sullivan & Cromwell.

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