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# What kind of impact is Coronavirus having on M&A transactions for SMEs?

16 April, 2020

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Corbett Keeling shares a study conducted by Globalscope member firms which explores the problems with deal execution and the problems many clients are facing as a result of COVID 19.

[Click here to read the full report.](https://www.corbettkeeling.com/hubfs/Globalscope%20COVID-19%20Survey%20Results%20Slides.pdf)

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