Originally Posted by
jetlag q
what indications are you seeing that makes you believe mergers on gonna happen? Outside of spirit and big blue.
B6 + NK in and of itself is an indication that other mergers are more probable. Few want to get left without a dance partner once the party starts.
Merger appetites vary depending on whether you're a shareholder, board member, or company exec. Ultimately the shareholders can drive the board to do something that managers would rather not do (because it will cost them their jobs). But it depends on the specific corporate dynamics.