Mergermarket M&A Forum UK 2026

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Debt Financing Remains Plentiful and Borrower-Friendly

Competition among lenders has made financing abundant and attractive, with strong commercial terms and pricing. Corporates, having deleveraged in recent years, are well-positioned for growth and increasingly seeking proactive, committed facilities to move quickly on acquisitions. This underscores M&A’s strategic importance, with debt continuing to play a key role as a non-dilutive option.

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Carly Burrows Head of Corporate Finance HSBC Innovation Banking UK Bio
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