Cash reigns as king in RIA M&A deals
The trend is expected to continue through the year as buyers' appetite for certainty outweighs cost of capital
Mergers and acquisitions in the registered investment adviser industry were dominated by cash transactions last year as buyers favored such deals over more expensive and risky equity capital amid historically low interest rates.
M&A activity showed a shift away from equity in 2019, according
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