Platinum Equity Managing Director Delara Zarrabi recently told an audience of women professionals from the private market sector that creativity in dealmaking is vital in all economic climates.

Seated alongside four other industry leaders, Zarrabi spoke before a packed audience during a nearly hour-long panel discussion called Getting the Deal Done: Weighing the Impact of Trade Battles, Volatile Markets and Valuation Uncertainty on M&A.

The panel was sponsored by With Intelligence – Women’s Summits.

Firms are coping with a myriad of complex factors impacting the M&A markets. From tariffs to inflation to the U.S. government shutdown, firms must adjust to a tricky dealmaking environment.

Over the course of the session, Zarrabi emphasized:

• There’s still a gap between buyer and seller expectations, but finding creative solutions can help bridge that gap.

• An investment strategy that focuses on operational improvement and valuation creation is differentiated in uncertain times.

• Providing speed and certainty in dealmaking can be a competitive advantage.

• The Héroux-Devtek acquisition to reflect the strong fundamentals of the aerospace and defense sector.

• How Platinum Equity’s operational focus and expansive experience with complex corporate carveouts created value with the Ball Metalpack divestiture.

Delara appreciates the opportunity.

“The Women’s Private Capital Summit Canada was truly insightful and energizing. I appreciated the great content, deep conversations, and meaningful interaction with an incredible community of leaders from our industry,” she said afterward.