Ask an M&A banker how things are going they will invariably tell you that ‘the pipeline looks good’ – an incantation so frequently recited that it is beginning to take on the character of prayer
Last year was officially the year of the failed merger. According to new data from the ONS, there were fewer mergers and acquisitions involving UK companies in 2014 than in any year since 1987, when ONS records begin.
The world’s corporate giants are poised to tap into record cash reserves and possibly embark on a long-awaited spending spree, fuelling hopes of a massive boost to the global economic recovery
Just as one swallow does not a summer make, a day on which $100bn worth of deals hit the market does not, in itself, herald the start of an M&A boom. But it certainly raises expectations.
Just as one swallow does not a summer make, a day on which $100bn worth of deals hit the market does not, in itself, herald the start of an M&A boom. But it certainly raises expectations.
Media, information, marketing and related technology sectors merged and acquired to the tune of $67.5 billion — about 1,057 deals — during the first three quarters in 2013
Media, information, marketing and related technology sectors merged and acquired to the tune of $67.5 billion — about 1,057 deals — during the first three quarters in 2013
AMP Acquired by John Wiley & Sons (USA) Prescriber and other pharma industry titles including Pharamafile directory. Combined turnover £6m. Deal value undisclosed. Angel Publishing Acquired by Wilmington Three trade titles in UK packaging/converting industry. Deal value undisclosed. Boating Business Acquired by Mercator Communications Single trade title serving the European ports and marina business. Deal value undisclosed. Brewers […]
