Mergercast by Booz & Company Releases Episode 21 - M&A Outlook for 2009 (Video)

Booz & Company video podcast explores the M&A outlook for the balance of 2009, including the current level of activity and where it might be going, the importance of "stressed strategic" transactions, and the biggest challenges dealmakers face.

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 12, 2009 --Mergercast by Booz & Company has released Episode 21 -- M&A Outlook for 2009.

In this video episode, Gerald Adolph, a Senior Partner at Booz & Company and head of the firm's Mergers and Restructuring group, explores the M&A outlook for the balance of the year. He looks at the current level of M&A activity and where it might be going, the importance of "stressed strategic" transactions in the current environment, and the biggest challenges dealmakers face in completing transactions.

"So far, 2009 M&A activity has revealed an interesting mix of strategic buyers who remain motivated by bargains and distressed properties. They remain cautious, however, seeking only those purchases that truly fit their organizational goals amidst today's increasingly uncertain and challenging economy," says Adolph.

Mergercast by Booz & Company is a podcast exploring the world of mergers, acquisitions and restructurings. Episode 21 is a video episode of the podcast, has a runtime of 6 minutes and 44 seconds, and can be accessed at www.booz.com/mergercast. Listeners can play the podcast on its homepage or subscribe via RSS feed, e-mail or the iTunes store.

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Our founder, Edwin Booz, defined the profession when he established the first management consulting firm in 1914.

Today, with more than 3,300 people in 59 offices around the world, we bring foresight and knowledge, deep functional expertise, and a practical approach to building capabilities and delivering real impact. We work closely with our clients to create and deliver essential advantage.

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