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In 2026, M&A and IPO markets have exhibited diverging dynamics across transaction types, with largescale strategic deals and selective equity issuance shaping the opportunity set for corporates and sponsors alike. Strategic M&A remains robust, while IPO issuance and sponsor exits are increasingly concentrated in higher quality, scaled issuers amid valuation discipline and still discerning financing markets. This panel examines how IPO windows are forming, how companies are preparing for public markets, and how boards are weighing timing, structure, and execution risk across sale, IPO, and dual track options. Panelists also discuss financing conditions, cross border activity, and alternative pathways for capital formation.
