01 Sep, 2021 Killer acquisitions: the trouble with predictions By Ben Forbes Mat Hughes Camelia O'Brien So-called “killer acquisitions” – where large firms acquire threatening start-ups – have become an increasing focus of global merger...
20 Aug, 2020 Auto consolidation will need to be multi-level and not just a coming together of national champions By Andrew Bergbaum Whilst it is not new news, consolidation within the automotive industry remains one of the key strategies to limit the effects of the...
07 Jul, 2020 Covid crisis driving an increasing need for active corporate portfolio management By Nick Wood With corporates in a number of sectors beginning to look ahead and return to growth strategies, there is a growing need for rigorous...
12 May, 2020 Strategic M&A, defensive and offensive plays By Nick Wood Whilst the sale of business divisions or non-core assets can be critical for survival or to de-lever in uncertain times, a variety of...
04 May, 2020 Often seen as a defensive play, are mergers of rivals on the rise! By Nick Wood As boards and shareholder move their attention towards a post-Covid restart, M&A can play a vital role in a recovery or to make up lost...
27 Apr, 2020 Is it time to reconsider those unattainable assets By Nick Wood There is no doubt Covid-19 will impact some businesses more than others. There will be groups with healthy balance sheets that are able...
23 Apr, 2020 Rapid rise of accelerated M&A expected By Nick Wood With the devastating human impact of Covid-19 and the associated slowdown of the global economy, it is inevitable that we will see an...