M&A is facing many challenges at present. To complete a deal, vendor and acquirer need to agree on a price. David Prosser speaks to investors and advisers about the different ways in which valuation can be viewed.
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11 September 2023
It’s been a subdued period for M&A activity in the South West, but advisers can now see clouds clearing as a raft of new regional funding becomes available. Andy Thomson reports.
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11 September 2023
Solid long-term growth drivers have seen the pharma, medical and biotech sector navigate choppy M&A markets better than other industries. Nicholas Neveling looks at the longer-term prognosis.
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11 September 2023
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is on the agenda of all businesses now, and it’s the E in ESG that APEM, which in June took on another round of funding, is focused on. Jason Sinclair reports.
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11 September 2023
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.
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14 July 2023
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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14 July 2023
In the traditional industrial heartlands of the West Midlands, cutting-edge businesses have proved attractive amid this year’s tricky investment landscape. Andy Thomson gauges the temperature of the region’s deals market.
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14 July 2023
Not only are changing economic conditions challenging the completion of deals, but the risk of post-deal dispute is also on the rise. Matthew Haddow and Ross Wiggins of Menzies suggest thorough due diligence and careful drafting of sale and purchase agreements is more crucial than ever.
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14 July 2023