Daily Analytic Survey: What is your expectation for middle market M&A lending in 2Q24 relative to 1Q24?

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According to preliminary results from LSEG LPC’s quarterly middle market lender outlook survey, a large majority, nearly 70%, of respondents think that there will be a moderate increase in M&A activity in 2Q24, compared to 1Q24. Another 26% expect M&A activity to be flat next quarter.