M&A deal success can often hinge on the choice of funding strategy
Although many sources of finance are available to fund an acquisition, the financing structure should fit the individual transaction
Although many sources of finance are available to fund an acquisition, the financing structure should fit the individual transaction
Will this continue in 2024? And what other sectors are likely to see high levels of activity in the year ahead?
Q3 figures reflected 2023′s global headwinds but there is positivity around VC funds in the year ahead
MBOs can be faster and more straightforward than the open market but there is often a valuation trade-off
Irish merger and acquisition activity held up surprisingly well last year against a challenging global backdrop
Smurfit Kappa and CRH headed the 2023 M&A leader board with multibillion-dollar moves in the US
‘Golden handcuffs’ such as stock options and bonuses are useful for hanging on to important human assets
No one wants to pay too much for an acquisition - but pitching too low can scupper a deal
Aiming for a buyer that is the right fit for your company can help when it comes to meeting on price
How geopolitical tensions are affecting friend shoring, nearshoring and reshoring
M&A transaction structures vary depending on the requirements and business types of both seller and buyer
Use of AI to enable companies accelerate target identification and evaluation of potential acquisitions
Preparation, clarity around objectives and understanding a seller’s culture are key to avoiding M&A failure
Time spent preparing for a sale process is time that that can pay dividends later on down the line
Last year started strongly but was a year of two halves in relation to activity; 2023 looks set to reverse that trend, with a stronger performance in the second half
An MBO not only secures the future of the business but also provides a clear exit plan for shareholders and incentivises management with equity in the company
ESG factors are increasingly important in identifying targets, particularly for private-equity buyers, but are seldom initial primary drivers of typical M&A deals
Microsoft’s gaming move didn’t play out but there was plenty of heavyweight M&A activity last year
In many ways acquisition only begins when the deal is done – a strong integration strategy is crucial
There is no one-size fits all solution to the problem of potential brain drain. Any plan should be specific to the business and built around the targets that need to be achieved, both financial and qualitative
VDRs enable M&A due diligence processes to be conducted in a structured, efficient and collaborative manner where parties can analyse and access matters on the deal
A look back at M&A over 2022 and predicting what sectors will see activity in 2023
Slowdown in Britain another key driver of increased investor interest, particularly at mid-market level
There are plenty of M&A funds in the market but an experienced team is essential to accessing them
Barry McCall looks at some of the key themes and trends likely to dominate the M&A market in the year ahead.
Experts believe conditions are right for number of high-value deals to occur this year
Buyers now taking more holistic approach to ESG due diligence
Practice used by major corporations with multiple businesses has both pros and cons
Qualifying in law or accounting, and preferably both, can be a good way in
Globalisation of the sector a key trend – a win for Irish firms
‘One of the reasons we have been seeing a lot of M&A is the psychology of a typical entrepreneur’
Sales included CPL Resources, Valeo Foods, Panda Group and United Drug
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Planning integration of an acquired firm needs to begin early in the transaction
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