Positive news of a coronavirus vaccine and the conclusion of the US election have emboldened global dealmakers to revisit proposed mergers & acquisitions, according to bankers and legal advisers. Companies across the globe announced nearly $40bn worth of deals on Monday alone in a clear sign that CEOs are looking to tap cheap debt or use cash stored away during the crisis to carry out strategic M&A.
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