We had a very active year advising clients on a wide range of transactions in 2021, and this year is already shaping up to be just as energetic for us. Last year Stephens Investment Banking closed nearly 200 transactions globally with a total value of nearly $33 billion. Over half of those transactions were mergers and acquisitions, and 15 were cross-border transactions involving our U.S. and European bankers. Here, several of our senior bankers discuss the most important factors for companies to consider as they evaluate their capital markets and M&A needs. We touch on the major themes of the year – from COVID-19 and supply chain disruptions to inflation and the potential for rising interest rates – as well as what may be on the horizon in 2022.
