Deutsche Bank Says Cash-Driven Buyout Wave Is Coming to Nordics

The head of Deutsche Bank AG in the Nordic region says he expects a “large number” of buyouts this year, with volatility forcing quick deals in a market that’s likely to favor bidders with plenty of cash.

“In a volatile market, cash is king,” Jan Olsson, the chief executive officer of Deutsche Bank in the Nordics, said in an interview in Stockholm. He says the buyout wave will be led by bidders “with plenty of cash” who will use the current cycle to “strengthen their position in this market.”