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Mar 2025
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The Deal Room - Inside Investment Bankin...

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In this episode of The Deal Room, Anthony and Stephen break down the latest high-stakes deals shaking up the investment banking world. From Goldman Sachs' $19 billion port sale and cost-cutting strategy (Project Voyage) to UBS’s role in the Walgreens Boots Alliance buyout, they uncover the strategies driving these financial powerhouses.


Plus, they explore Europe’s push for aerospace self-sufficiency and what Barclays' leadership shake-up means for its ambitious expansion in equity capital markets.


If you want to stay ahead of the curve in all things investment banking and private equity, this episode is for you!


(00:00) Introduction to The Deal Room & Topics

(03:30) Goldman Sachs: Major Deals and Strategies

(13:18) Project Voyage: Cost-Cutting and Relocation

(18:57) European Aerospace and Defense: Shifts in Advisory

(24:37) UBS and the Walgreens Boots Alliance Buyout

(31:23) Barclays: Leadership Changes in ECM


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