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Exclusive Corporate Financier December 2021/January 2022

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03 Dec 2021
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The uncertainty of the pandemic hit human capital deals hard. Our cover story in this edition explores how the sector is being remoulded by M&A. Additionally, the financial impact of COVID-19 on rugby union has been intense, with many clubs requiring outside help. We explore why PE players are investing, and provide insights on much more.

Exclusive Corporate Financier November 2021

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29 Oct 2021
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This month’s special issue of Corporate Financier is dedicated to green investing, where we explore M&A, ESG and the road to net zero by 2050. Discover topical articles such as how the Green Economy Mark is showing promise as a reliable – and desirable – indicator of ESG excellence. With £18bn required to create a viable infrastructure for the expanding electric vehicle market, M&A and investment hold the keys to the future, and much more.

Exclusive Corporate Financier October 2021

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05 Oct 2021
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In this month's edition we explore how the UK’s defence sector is moving into cyber, space and information. The world is facing new threats, geopolitical tensions are rising and global defence spending is at a record high. But where does all the money go? Additionally, we ask how can the UK economy make a growth-led recovery from Brexit and the pandemic? Plus much more...

Exclusive Corporate Financier September 2021

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06 Sep 2021
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Our cover story of the September 2021 edition explores how investors are seeking new ways to drive value in order to ensure a healthy return in an uncertain economic landscape. Additional features include: Employee ownership as a route being followed by an increasing number of businesses. North West England boasts a diverse economy, which is growing and changing to bring prosperity to the region – along with many corporate finance opportunities. Tim Clare and Sarah Gilbey of Anthesis examine the importance of ESG considerations for companies in light of the growing climate emergency.

Exclusive Corporate Financier July/August 2021

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02 Jul 2021
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UK M&A activity has accelerated in the first half of 2021. In this edition, we explore how a wide variety of banks and alternative lenders have been fuelling the sharp recovery in the volume of deals. This is also our special annual feature, when we review the private equity firms who’ve been most active among 780 UK mid-market deals since 2016. Who’s been investing, where did companies raise capital and what are the advisory opportunities for corporate financiers? Plus much more...

Exclusive Corporate Financier June 2021

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02 Jun 2021
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In this edition, Jason Sinclair maps out the fast-changing geopolitical context for M&A. Marc Mullen also takes a close look at the accountancy firm Azets' corporate finance targets and its next steps. Furthermore, the pandemic has seen advisers do some deals online from start to finish; Vicky Meek looks at how much of this virtual way of working will become the new normal and much more...

Exclusive Corporate Financier May 2021

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30 Apr 2021
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In this edition, we explore the new entertainment giants who are transforming the traditional TV landscape and how M&A is playing a new role in the delivery of our favourite shows and programmes. We examine the success of one of London’s biggest IPOs of last year, Conduit Re – the ‘pure play’ reinsurer start-up that raised a massive $1.1bn. Additionally, as the UK widens its range of investments, UKGI’s CEO Charles Donald discusses corporate governance and finance, and the importance of transparency.

Exclusive Corporate Financier April 2021

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29 Mar 2021
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The disruption of 2020 did not derail UK private equity. Investors from across the faculty talk buy-outs, growth capital deals and exits in the year ahead. Furthermore, in this edition, Jason Sinclair looks at some of the IPOs. The second half of 2020 was a crucial time for tech, with many big listings.

Exclusive Corporate Financier March 2021

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08 Mar 2021
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In this edition, we explore how renewables grow to $300bn annual global investment with zero-carbon targets on the horizon. In our annual review, we take a look at the UK’s most acquisitive companies, as well as finding out about telecom solutions group Babble’s next steps after its £90m secondary buy-out from LDC, and much more...

Exclusive Corporate Financier February 2021

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08 Feb 2021
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In this edition, David Prosser looks at how the National Security and Investment Bill will have an impact on M&A, and Alice Murray reviews the latest edition of Private Equity Demystified for advisers, investors and academics. We also showcase how the eight winners of the faculty’s Corporate Development Award have performed through the pandemic, and speak to corporate financiers on what’s in store for M&A, debt markets and tech over the coming year.

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