M&A slump raises bar for seller CFOs
CFO Dive
AUGUST 3, 2023
The mergers and acquisitions boom is long over. The best CFOs are cleaning up their books and arming their CEOs with key data to win offers anyway.
More M&A players hold back stay-bonus ‘dry powder,’ WTW says
CFO Dive
APRIL 24, 2024
Despite a recent uptick in mergers and acquisitions, some buyers are nonetheless growing more guarded about tapping their retention bonus budgets.
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M&A slump drives 49% decline in sale leasebacks
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
This year’s slow mergers and acquisitions market is having a knock-on effect on certain commercial real estate deals.
Female leadership Q&A: Two sports that are similar to M&A
Future CFO
MAY 12, 2024
FutureCFO: From your bio I learnt that you became passionate about M&A at a young age. Sophie Fischer (SF): I first became passionate about merger and acquisition transactions in my teenage years in high school. I would watch my father, who worked on different M&A projects, and think: “Wow, that’s such an exciting job!”
Govt proposes exempting certain M&A deals from CCI approval requirement
CFO News
MARCH 18, 2024
Vaibhav Choukse, Partner & Head - Competition Law at JSA Advocates & Solicitors, said the draft rules enlist certain kinds of M&A (Merger & Acquisition) transactions which will not require approval from the CCI.
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Mergers and Acquisitions: The CFO's Guide to Successful Integration
CFO News
AUGUST 8, 2023
Due diligence, optimized technology, the ability to integrate organizational capabilities, and proper consideration of acquisition risks are the critical factors for fruitful M&A transactions.
Five key M&A trends for 2024
Future CFO
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
There are five key M&A trends for 2024 while AI would reignite the global market, said WT W recently. However, the potential for disruption in 2024 remains considerable and the outlook for the M&A market hard to predict, with high borrowing costs, geopolitical conflict, and a packed election calendar around the world, WTW said.
Decline in M&A in fintech sector, 30 acquisitions in 2023: Report
CFO News
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
According to a recent report by Growthpal, there has been a marginal decline in mergers and acquisitions in the fintech space in 2023, with lending leading the acquisitions with about 30 per cent, followed by payments and wealthtech. Here's what the report revealed:
Key Elements of a Merger & Acquisition Integration Plan
VCFO
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Merger & Acquisition Integration Plans. The M&A term sheet has been negotiated, due diligence has been completed and the valuation plus the timing has been agreed upon by both sides. Why Mergers & Acquisitions Fail. Lack of an acquisition integration strategy is a sure-fire way to fail.
Global M&A poised for growth as storm clouds recede
Future CFO
JANUARY 18, 2024
Global M&A is set to grow again after losing steam in the final three months of 2023, said WTW recently. According to WTW’s Quarterly Deal Performance Monitor (QDPM), companies completing M&A deals in the fourth quarter of 2023—based on share price performance—underperformed the wider market by –13.6
Best practices in orchestrating M&A in times of crisis
Future CFO
MARCH 15, 2022
Refinitiv estimates that as of January 2022, the global M&A volume stood at US$5,160 billion , each with an aggregate value of US$100M or more. Rob Kindler , global head of M&A at Morgan Stanley , said the environment remains very good for M&A in 2022. Commitment essential to M&As amid the pandemic.
The Rigors and Rewards of Growth Through M&A
E78 Partners
JULY 3, 2023
Over the past decade, the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape has evolved significantly, driven by changing economic conditions, technological advancements, and evolving strategic objectives of companies. In terms of rapid growth, M&A can provide immediate access to new markets, technologies, and customer bases.
MedSpeed CFO’s M&A Roots Expose The Human Side Of Enterprise
CFO Thought Leader
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
For corporate finance executives, few professional experiences are as adeptly converted into social currency as those manifested inside the realm of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Laackman did not disappoint us, and what she shared reveals as much about herself as it does the human side of enterprise.
Top M&A trends in 2024
Future CFO
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
There are several top M&A trends in 2004, according to advisory firm Gartner. The top M&A trends in 2024 identified by the research firm are as follow. The top M&A trends in 2024 identified by the research firm are as follow.
PodChats for FutureCFO: The CFO’s role in M&A and other initiatives
Future CFO
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
According to S&P Global , APAC M&A activity in Q1 2022 retreated from 2021’s highs, with deal value for the quarter ending at $73.8B, a decline of 44% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) or 18% year-on-year (YoY). The financial services sector topped M&A activities in Q1 2022 with 14.6 ESG and the CFO.
The Mentoring Round | Aaron Levine, CFO, Prophix
CFO Thought Leader
MAY 2, 2024
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Aaron Levine explains how he views AI as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for human jobs. Levine emphasizes the critical importance of system and team integration from day one during mergers and acquisitions.
Bold moves in global M&A might appear in 2023
Future CFO
FEBRUARY 5, 2023
Bold moves in global M&A might appear in 2023 — a year full of uncertainties, said Bain & Company recently when releasing its 5th annual Global Mergers & Acquisitions Report. This can be measured in the superior shareholder return of M&A active companies, the firm said.
PodChats for FutureCFO: Why intercompany accounting is crucial for post-merger success
Future CFO
MAY 26, 2022
Automation in M&A. According to Reuters, global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) volumes hit a record high in 2021 , breaching the $5 trillion mark for the first time. Large companies typically have subsidiary businesses that sell to each other. Source: Dimensional Research, BlackLine 2022.
946: Using the Influence at Your Command | Natalie Laackman, CFO, MedSpeed
CFO Thought Leader
OCTOBER 29, 2023
For corporate finance executives, few professional experiences are as adeptly converted into social currency as those manifested inside the realm of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). ” -Natalie Lacckman, CFO, MedSpeed On the practical side, we look at our business as time and miles.
Global M&A performance enjoys bounce back in Q3
Future CFO
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Global M&A performance bounced back in the third quarter of this year, said WTW recently when releasing its research on completed deals from the Quarterly Deal Performance Monitor (QDPM). Based on share price performance, buyers outclassed the wider market by +3.9 Research highlights.
CFO role continues to evolve, survey says
Future CFO
MARCH 13, 2024
The study , which surveyed 581 CFOs around the world, found that there is a major shift in the perspectives of financial leaders on business priorities and leadership dynamics, demonstrating aspirations to be chief executive officers.
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Global M&A activity might rise in 2H 2023
Future CFO
JANUARY 31, 2023
Global M&A activity will likely rise in the second half of 2023 as investors and executives look to balance short-term risks with their long-term business transformation strategies, said PwC recently when releasing its PwC’s 2023 Global M&A Industry Trends Outlook.
M&A trend: Business leaders expect rebound into 2024
Future CFO
AUGUST 31, 2023
When it comes to the latest M&A trend, business leaders expect to see a rebound into 2024, according to EY. In addition, 59% of respondents look to M&A, while 47% look to divest and 63% look to enter strategic alliances or joint ventures, survey results indicated.
Govt mulls substantially expanding NCLAT strength to speed up insolvency, M&A appeals
CFO News
DECEMBER 4, 2023
This move is intended to expedite the resolution of appeals in cases related to insolvency, mergers and acquisitions, and antitrust matters, reflecting the need for a robust dispute resolution system as the economy expands rapidly.
Global M&A set for positive start in 2023
Future CFO
JANUARY 17, 2023
Global M&A has a positive start in 2023 as global dealmakers achieved a second consecutive quarter of market outperformance in the last three months of 2022, said WTW recently. Global M&A highlights. In Asia Pacific, deal volumes have been more stable with a marginal increase in M&A activity during the last 12 months.
Global M&A trends in 2023: Smaller deals and slower pace
Future CFO
DECEMBER 18, 2022
When it comes to global M&A trends in 2023, WTW said that deals will be smaller while pace will be slower. As we move into 2023, economic uncertainty will continue to define and challenge M&A activity, but there will also be opportunities, said Massimo Borghello, Head of Human Capital M&A Consulting, Asia Pacific at WTW. . “In
PwC: M&A deal momentum is set to continue in 2022
Future CFO
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
M&A deal momentum is set to continue in 2022 after registering unparalleled growth in deal values and volumes in 2021, said PwC recently when releasing its Global M&A Industry Trends: 2022 Outlook. trillion, 14% higher than the start of the year – providing plenty of fuel for M&A activity in 2022. Report highlights.
Cross-border M&A crucial for APAC consumer product firms’ growth
Future CFO
MAY 30, 2023
Cross-border M&A is an important way that Asia Pacific’s top 50 consumer product companies (CP 50) adopt to expedite growth, said Bain recently. Cross-border M&A thus becomes the fastest way for Asia Pacific CPs to build business overseas, Dizon noted. International M&A activity is still heating up among CPs.
ACCA, IMAA sign cooperation deal to boost corporate finance expertise
Future CFO
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions, and Alliances (IMAA) signed a strategic cooperation deal to enhance their members’ corporate finance expertise. Aswath Damodaran.
M&A success factors dealmaking execs must know
Future CFO
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
There are three M&A success factors that dealmaking executives must understand to thrive in the sizzling M&A market that saw a record high value of US$5.9 trillion in 2021, said Bain & Company recently when releasing its fourth annual M&A report based on a global survey of more than 280 executives.
Asia Pacific M&A remains robust in 2022
Future CFO
AUGUST 11, 2022
Asia Pacific M&A activity remains robust in 2022 despite major geopolitical and financial headwinds, said EY recently when releasing results of an analysis. Elevated deal volumes and values and an increased focus within the APAC region suggests that APAC companies are leveraging M&A as a vehicle to transform their businesses.
Optimism in M&A sustainable despite persistent headwinds
Future CFO
JUNE 21, 2022
The optimism in M&A might be sustainable though activity level would not be the same as that in 2021, said AON recently when releasing a study by the firm and Mergermarket. The outlook is particularly strong for M&A in sectors such as Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) and Asia Pacific, AON added.
2021 M&A report: Mastering the art of breaking up | The M&A market responds to COVID-19
Future CFO
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
During the launch of BCG's recent Global M&A Report, Dr. Jens Kengelbach shed light on how the M&A market responds to COVID-19 generally. The post 2021 M&A report: Mastering the art of breaking up | The M&A market responds to COVID-19 appeared first on FutureCFO.
PodChats for FutureCFO: The role of CFOs in M&A post-COVID-19
Future CFO
JULY 12, 2021
In a February 2021 report , Morgan Stanley ’s global head of M&A, Rob Kindler said: “All the elements are there for an active M&A market in 2021, from corporations looking for scale and growth to private equity firms and special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) looking to invest capital.”. COVID-19 is no different.
Embracing the Interim CFO: A Strategic Solution for Private Equity-Backed Companies
E78 Partners
MAY 23, 2023
Finding CFOs with the proven capabilities and appropriate mindset for a PE backed company, whether rapidly scaling, under-performing, or preparing for a transaction, can be challenging. The Declining CFO Tenure Recent findings from the FTI Consulting Global CFO Survey reveal that average CFO tenure is on the decline.
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PodChats for FutureCFO: Under the cover of insurance
Future CFO
AUGUST 9, 2021
In Q1 2021, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) activity in APAC-ex Japan was up by 55%, the highest level since 2015. PwC ’s M&A 2020 Review and 2021 Outlook , reported a similar observation in China with M&A activities up 30% to US$733.8 The need for M&A insurance.
Global M&A to remain strong in 2022 as valuations reach historic highs
Future CFO
JANUARY 9, 2022
Global M&A to remain strong in 2022 as valuations reach historic highs, said Willis Towers Watson (WTW) recently. Based on share-price performance, companies making M&A deals outperformed the World Index[1] by +1.4pp (percentage points) on average, the firm added. Highlights. Source: Willis Towers Watson.
Can M&A in APAC trigger business transformation?
Future CFO
OCTOBER 3, 2022
The post Can M&A in APAC trigger business transformation? There are differences between a transactional mindset and a transformational mindset. EY executives shared what a transformational strategy entails and the major integration challenges when companies pursue transformational transaction. appeared first on FutureCFO.
M&A deal value: 2022 could be the second-strongest year
Future CFO
JULY 12, 2022
When it comes to strategic M&A deal value, 2022 could be on track to reach US$4.7 In the first quarter of 2022, M&A deal value totalled only $599 billion, a steep drop from fourth-quarter 2021’s $970 billion, Bain said. . While this would represent a 20% decline from 2021’s record-breaking $5.9 times, the firm added. “In
Most NCLT vacancies filled, govt eyes faster clearances
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is aiming for faster approvals of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals and quicker resolution of insolvency cases by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The MCA has requested the NCLT to prioritize M&A cases under the Companies Act.
Capabilities fit is a winning formula for M&A
Future CFO
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Ensuring there is a capabilities fit between buyer and target is key to delivering a high-performing deal, said PwC recently when releasing results of a study of 800 corporate acquisitions completed between 2010 and 2018. The 50 largest of the 800 deals involved publicly-listed buyers in 16 industries, according to PwC. Survey highlights.
A Digital World: What’s in Store for 2022?
CFO Leadership
JANUARY 28, 2022
In addition, digitalization will become a greater priority in unexpected areas of the business, such as M&A and succession planning. . Mergers & acquisitions. Digital transformation can help to accelerate M&A deals and make companies more attractive acquisition targets. Succession planning.
India is the shining star of Asia now: Tyler Dickson, Investment Banking Head, Citi
CFO News
OCTOBER 16, 2023
India has experienced strong merger and acquisition (M&A) activities and a flourishing IPO market in 2023, making it a shining star in Asia, according to Tyler Dickson, head of investment banking at Citi.
The Best Way to Build is to Buy: Business Acquisitions in a Recession
CFO Alliance
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
The post The Best Way to Build is to Buy: Business Acquisitions in a Recession appeared first on CFO Alliance.
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