Intro

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Adam Cady and Klaus H. Hessberger, Global Co‑Heads of Financial Sponsors at Lazard, who discuss the current state of the global financial sponsor market, the impact of geopolitical trends and rising M&A activity.

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Credits:

• Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg and Jocelyn Lewis
• Guests: Adam Cady and Klaus H. Hessberger, Lazard
• Producer: Georgina Lee
• Published With Assistance From: Feranmi Adeoshun, Kimberly Olvany

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