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Stephens Investment Banking 2022: Forward View

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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.

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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.
Brad Eichler
Executive Vice President, Head of Investment Banking

About the Speakers

J. Bradford Eichler

Chief Operating Officer, Corporate
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Scott Studwell

Managing Director, Head of U.S. Depositories and Co-Head of Equity Capital Markets, Investment Banking
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A. Davidson Hall

Managing Director, Co-Head of Debt Capital Markets, Investment Banking
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Sachin Lulla

Managing Director, Head of the Capital Solutions Group, Investment Banking
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Shaun Holmes

Managing Director & Head of UK, Investment Banking
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Marshall McKissack

Managing Director, Head of M&A Advisory, Investment Banking
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Mickey McFarlin

Managing Director, Head of Private Capital Markets, Family Offices, Investment Banking
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Simon Tilley

Managing Director, Investment Banking
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