July/August 2023

Electrification is revolutionising the auto industry and its supply chains – Jason Sinclair looks at how M&A is helping reshape an industry that employs more than three quarters of a million people in the UK. The World Chess IPO is a welcome opening strategy for the Main Market, with the LSE suffering from a lack of listings. Andy Thomson looks at dealmaking in the heart of the country – the West Midlands. And dealmaking in the asset management sector is put under the spotlight.

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long read

M&A in the auto industry

The switch from the internal combustion engine to EVs is a revolution for auto manufacturers and already stressed supply chains. What will it mean for investment and M&A in the sector? Jason Sinclair reports.

News and views

Faculty news

July/August 2023

The Faculty’s debt markets webinar, the new Faculty manager, and the second Liverpool City Region Innovation Investment Summit.

in numbers

Working capital, multiples and more

Working capital in the UK, rising multiples, M&A in food and drink, and IT in the finance sector.

opinion

Henry Whorwood on early-stage investing

Levels of early-stage investing are declining, but Henry Whorwood of Beauhurst looks for the positives.

Connections

Corporate finance advisory

Promotions and those on the move in corporate finance advisory.

Legal advisory

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

Private equity

Recruitment and promotions in private equity.

Global investment and M&A

Trendwatch: Asset and wealth management

The frenetic M&A activity in the asset and wealth management sector has slowed this year, along with deal activity across the board. David Prosser looks at the transaction drivers that continue to play a part in the sector’s business strategies.

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Insider dealing: World Chess IPO

At one point it looked like the World Chess IPO was heading for stalemate, but coming up with a strategy and acting on it meant there was a successful end game, with the company listing in London in April. Marc Mullen reports.

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Innovation and sustainable recovery

roadshow

West Midlands

In the traditional industrial heartlands of the West Midlands, cutting-edge businesses have proved attractive amid this year’s challenging investment landscape. Andy Thomson gauges the temperature of the region’s deals market.

insight

Avoiding post-deal disputes

The risk of buyers bringing claims is on the rise, so thorough due diligence and careful drafting of sale and purchase agreements is more crucial than ever.

Future advisory professionals

on my cv

Gas gets liquid

Harry Knight of Corbett Keeling believes crafting a deal that meets the needs of all stakeholders is always possible.

career paths

Legal challenges

Kelly Clarke, legal director at TLT, describes her tumultuous training period and her long-term goals.