Corporate Financier December 2020/January 2021
In this edition, we explore how the pandemic is leaving many businesses in existential crisis. Building resilience is crucial. Furthermore, Almost five years after the MBO of IGF, John Onslow and Matt Shepherd tell Marc Mullen how their disciplined approach is paying off. Additionally, as pharma services race to speed up digitalisation processes, the opportunities for M&A look positive by ECI’s Laura Morrill, and much more...
Corporate Financier February 2021
In this edition, we explore how the UK National Security and Investment Bill will have an impact on M&A, as well as review 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 and much more....
Corporate Financier March 2021
In this edition, we consider how the momentum of renewables M&A is picking, as he world looks beyond the pandemic, 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...
Corporate Financier April 2021
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. We also explore Tech giant Fujitsu, led by Takahito Tokita, which is planning a $5.8bn investment drive, with 20 possible acquisitions already shortlisted and much more...
Corporate Financier May 2021
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. Giving a much-needed boost to the London Stock Exchange, we consider how Lord Hill’s review of the UK listings regime is long overdue, and much more...
Corporate Financier June 2021
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....
Corporate Financier July/August 2021
In this edition, we explore how UK M&A activity has accelerated in the first half of 2021. We look at 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 much more...
Corporate Financier September 2021
Our cover story explores how investors are seeking new ways to drive value in order to ensure a healthy return an uncertain economic landscape. Additional features include: Employee ownership is a route being followed by an increasing number of businesses, say Gerry Young and Tom Lethaby of RVE Corporate Finance. 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, plus much much more...
Corporate Financier October 2021
In this month's edition, Julie Hood highlights her less travelled route to become EY’s head of strategy and transactions for EMEIA. 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 much more...
Corporate Financier November 2021
This month’s 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, which a combined market cap of £148.5bn. 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.
Corporate Financier December 2021/January 2022
This month’s issue of Corporate Financier explores how the sector is being remoulded by M&A. and the uncertainty of the pandemic has hit human capital deals hard. At long last, the Corporate Finance Faculty and special guests came together in person in November to celebrate, network and recognise excellence in business and advisory at the Annual Reception 2021. 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.
