[Although the market dropped, some analysts still are hesitant to say we've hit the bottom.] We're at a level that is as low as has been for a couple of years, ... We are leveling out and at a sustainable pace that will continue for the first half of next year. |
I believe the matter is resolved. We're just reducing it to writing. |
It is vitally important for companies to examine and understand what the regulatory response is going to be and how to manage it. |
Mergers that are announced in January typically get started the prior September. |
September and October were absolute low points [for mergers] ... Who thought about starting a deal on Sept. 15 or Oct. 15? |
The origin of the merger drop was in the economic downturn and volatility that predated Sept. 11, ... The economic disruption associated with Sept. 11 only solidified that trend. |
The origin of the merger drop was in the economic downturn and volatility that predated Sept. 11. The economic disruption associated with Sept. 11 only solidified that trend. |