Merrill Datasite just published The Future of M&A, based on a survey of global M&A professionals.  The report covers three areas of M&A:  valuations, regulatory changes and economic conditions. Over 90% of survey respondents forecast “bullish” expectations for the next year.  Many respondents agree that there are “loads of cash on the sidelines and both financial buyers and strategic buyers will use it to propel the market forward.”