Key findings
- Profit expectations are up 7% yet business confidence is still fragile – especially in some key export markets.
- M&A capacity in NZ has improved, however debt levels are still high relative to global averages.
- NZ deal volumes are down significantly.
- A possible return to greater deal volumes in NZ over the coming 12 months, given positive profit expectations and improved debt capacity.
- Investment out of Asia is a continuing theme, particularly in the agri-business sector.
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