September 2023
As lending markets get tighter and the only certain thing on the horizon is uncertainty, advisers are sharpening their pencils to put a value on businesses. In this month’s cover story David Prosser looks at how sellers and buyers strike a price. Pharma, medical and biotech M&A is in the spotlight and we look at deals and the corporate finance network in the South West. We also profile the senior corporate finance professionals who became members of the faculty board this summer.
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Views on valuations
News and views
September 2023
This year’s Annual Reception, the new ‘Earn-outs in Deals’ guideline, and the Future of UK Capital Markets Regulation Summit.
Read moreJon Moulton on pensions and PE
Will recent pledges from pension funds to allocate cash to private equity achieve anything, asks Jon Moulton.
Read moreInnovation and sustainable recovery
Roadshow: South West
Trendwatch: Pharma, medical and biotech M&A
Insider dealing: APEM secures £50m+ funding
Future advisory professionals
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Corporate Finance Faculty Board
This year, the Corporate Finance Faculty welcomed a new chair and eight new board members. Meet them here.
Read moreon my cv
Building blocks
If expectations are not initially met, be patient and address buyer value issues before re-engaging, is the advice from Mark Wilson of Headpoint.
Read morecareer paths
Steps to Europe
Hana Bell arrived from Canada in 2020 to COVID-19 controls and hiring freezes, waiting a year to join Simmons & Simmons corporate law team.
Read moreThe archives
Browse Corporate Financier content from July/August 2023 and earlier.