June 2023

What is AI and tech bringing to the world of M&A? David Prosser looks at how corporate finance has changed already, and may change in the future. Gillian Sharman of LDC talks about her career in deal origination. We look at corporate finance advisory in the Middle East in the wake of the 2018 Abraaj collapse. And the Corporate Finance Faculty welcomes eight new board members.

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long read

Tech and the future of M&A

Harnessing the opportunities technology offers M&A is a challenge. David Prosser speaks to advisers and investors about new technology and its impact on the future of dealmaking and execution.

News and views

Faculty news

June 2023

The new Corporate Finance Faculty board members, news from the faculty’s AGM, the new CPD policy.

in numbers

M&A funding

We take a look at where CFOs are acquiring funding – and what they plan to do with it.

opinion

Jon Moulton: Acronyms taking over

There are too many acronyms – and the impact is far from abbreviated, says Jon Moulton

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

Roadshow: Middle East

Private equity, which had been building its reputation in the Middle East, suffered a major setback with the collapse of Abraaj in 2018. But, as Andy Thomson reports, M&A is bearing up and IPOs in the region are leading the way.

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Trendwatch: Food and drinks sector

Food and drink businesses have been on the frontline of supply chain disruption, inflation and rising interest rates. These challenges have taken a toll on M&A in the sector – but changed strategies are driving trade and private equity buyers. Nicholas Neveling reports.

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Innovation and sustainable recovery

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Insider dealing: Rentokil and Terminix US

Rentokil has gone after a bigger beast than usual with its acquisition of Terminix in America. Jason Sinclair tracks the pursuit.

Future advisory professionals

profile

Making deals happen

Gillian Sharman, LDC origination director in the North West of England, says keeping deals flowing and generating opportunities requires innovative thinking.

on my cv

Tech talk

Brian Parker, head of M&A at ICON Corporate Finance, says negotiating until the deal is signed is vital if you want to maximise value.

career paths

Faster pace

Charlie Copp, corporate finance director at Crowe, says getting into deal advisory was an early goal for him.