Mergers & Acquisitions Special Report

Time spent preparing for a sale process is time that that can pay dividends later on down the line

ESG factors are increasingly important in identifying targets, particularly for private-equity buyers, but are seldom initial primary drivers of typical M&A deals

Last year started strongly but was a year of two halves in relation to activity; 2023 looks set to reverse that trend, with a stronger performance in the second half

An MBO not only secures the future of the business but also provides a clear exit plan for shareholders and incentivises management with equity in the company

In many ways acquisition only begins when the deal is done – a strong integration strategy is crucial

There is no one-size fits all solution to the problem of potential brain drain. Any plan should be specific to the business and built around the targets that need to be achieved, both financial and qualitative

Microsoft’s gaming move didn’t play out but there was plenty of heavyweight M&A activity last year

VDRs enable M&A due diligence processes to be conducted in a structured, efficient and collaborative manner where parties can analyse and access matters on the deal

There are plenty of M&A funds in the market but an experienced team is essential to accessing them

Slowdown in Britain another key driver of increased investor interest, particularly at mid-market level

A look back at M&A over 2022 and predicting what sectors will see activity in 2023

Barry McCall looks at some of the key themes and trends likely to dominate the M&A market in the year ahead.

Experts believe conditions are right for number of high-value deals to occur this year

Buyers now taking more holistic approach to ESG due diligence