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<p>M&A activity is waking up, but many companies are reluctant to leap into the fray. Daniel Friedman, BCG’s global leader of transactions and integrations, explains why bold moves now could pay off. Waiting may feel safe, but the cost could be forfeiting once-in-a-decade opportunities. </p><p>Learn More: </p><p>Daniel Friedman: <a href="https://on.bcg.com/4mWHyGW" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://on.bcg.com/4mWHyGW</a> </p><p>Mid-2025 M&A Insights: <a href="https://on.bcg.com/3V6ENGF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://on.bcg.com/3V6ENGF</a> </p><p>BCG’s Latest Thinking on M&A: <a href="https://on.bcg.com/4ndP9QU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://on.bcg.com/4ndP9QU</a> </p><p>BCG’s M&A Sentiment Index: <a href="https://on.bcg.com/3VEdBzb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://on.bcg.com/3VEdBzb</a> </p><p>Chapters: </p><p>00:00-02:56 Intro/Daniel’s ‘So What’ </p><p>02:57-04:...