Higher rates are here – What this might mean for M&As

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Abstract: U.S. interest rates are on the way up, and companies considering a sale or acquisition in the near future need to factor these economic circumstances into their plans. This article covers the anticipated effects of higher rates on the M&A market and explains why certain types of buyers — foreign and private equity — are more likely to retreat. A sidebar argues that, because rates are falling in China, Chinese cross-border acquisitions may actually increase.