The Future of M&A, the mergermarket and Merrill DataSite report released earlier this month, reflects a strong expectation of increased merger activity in 2011 and 2012.  The technology, media, and telecom sectors are expected to see a significant increase in merger activity, along with energy/utilities. The report, based upon interviews conducted in the fourth quarter of 2010, also indicates a growing sense that the valuation gap between buyers and sellers is narrowing, along with more optimism regarding financing alternatives. 

Silicon Valley Bank has a new M&A report out as well, Private

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