France M&A 2019 wrap: Strong outbound and PE activity offsets slowing M&A market
- EDF, Sanofi and Vivendi among large corporations expected to carry out multi-billion deals next year
- PE pipeline above EUR 1bn fuelled by quick asset rotation, corporate carve-outs
- Tech, healthcare and education attract large crowd and big checks
- Positive M&A environment lures new banks, boutiques and funds in Paris