Goldman Sachs (GS.US) Chief Financial Officer Dennis Coleman stated on Tuesday that the company's strategic trades are expected to accelerate next year, including large-scale mergers and acquisitions. He noted that the intensity of conversations with clients is increasing, and overall strategic activities are becoming more apparent.

In this year's major trades, Goldman Sachs provided Consulting Services for Cheez-It manufacturer Kellanova (K.US), which agreed to be acquired by candy giant Mars Inc. for nearly 36 billion dollars in August.