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April

Who's playing host to M&A in hospitality? Plus the deals being done north of the border; energy M&A and the route to net zero; how Mobeus spoke the language of investment; plus news and views from the world of corporate finance.

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Room for change

Hospitality has had a tough three years, with COVID-19 lockdowns, rising energy prices and a cost-of-living crisis. But advisers tell David Prosser there will be good M&A deals for those who focus in on their key asset – the customer.
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News and views

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Faculty news: April

Latest news from the Corporate Finance faculty.

Brief Encounter
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Knocking on Wood

With a transformed balance sheet and a share price rise of almost 50%, energy services business Wood Group is suddenly popular with investors.

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Opinion
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Jon Moulton: The new rules for board games

There’s no simple formula for putting together the right board of directors. If only there was, says Jon Moulton.

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Connections

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Corporate finance advisory

Promotions and those on the move in corporate finance advisory.

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Legal advisory

Who’s on the move or been promoted in legal advisory.

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Private equity

Recruitment and promotions in private equity.

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Global investment and M&A

Insider dealing

Talking shop

Backing a management buyout when acquisitions are a big part of the growth plan means fully understanding the sector and how to help management get the right experience. Jason Sinclair looks at Mobeus’ investment In The Translation People.
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Comment

Energy in flux

Achieving net zero by 2050, the long-term goal for the UK and globally, was never going to be a straightforward path. But the Ukraine war, which began in February 2022, has clearly had an impact on the journey says Gavin Quantock, Head of UK Energy M&A at KPMG.
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Innovation and sustainable recovery

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Recycling the terms

Businesses, investors and banks are getting serious about ESG. David Prosser looks at a facility that will see NatWest reduce the interest charged to a recycling business for meeting sustainability targets centred on the circular economy and social value.

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Roadshow
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Caledonian spirit

Hospitality has had a tough three years, with COVID-19 lockdowns, rising energy prices and a cost-of-living crisis. But advisers tell David Prosser there will be good M&A deals for those who focus in on their key asset – the customer.

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Future advisory professionals

On my CV
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Matt Willmott, PKF Francis Clark

When selling to a competitor business, ensuring it is more than just a fishing expedition is key, says Matt Willmott of PKF Francis Clark.

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Career paths
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Adele Hebditch, Moore Kingston Smith

For Adele Hebditch, senior manager at Moore Kingston Smith, the variety of work makes her job interesting and growing the business is her goal.

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