CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Navigating Mergers and Acquisitions: A Strategic Guide for CFOs in South Africa Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are powerful tools for growth, diversification, and innovation in today’s competitive business landscape. However, they come with inherent risks and complexities.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

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.

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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.

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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.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

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. . The year 2021 saw record deal valuations, with median enterprise value/EBITDA multiples at 15.4

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

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.

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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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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Recruitment has become the top concern for RIAs, according to a Charles Schwab survey, outpacing client acquisition through referrals and other priorities for the first time in the history of the study. The key questions aspiring partners can ask themselves to determine whether becoming a partner in their firm is the right course for them.

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Future CFO

JULY 22, 2021

Global deal values was in excess of US$1 trillion per quarter over the past 12 months as the first six months of 2021 saw record levels of dealmaking both in terms of deal volumes and values, said PwC recently when releasing its Global M&A Industry Trends: 2021 mid-year outlook. The pursuit of strategic advantage is powering deals.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

Future CFO

JULY 9, 2023

The first quarter of 2023 saw global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity continue to shrink as rising interest rates, high inflation and recession fears dampened deal-making. Despite dwindling deal numbers, lucrative M&A opportunities continue to be available for those with the appetite and eye for lower valuations.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

Future CFO

APRIL 14, 2020

Business leaders are focussing on navigating the immediate impact that the global coronavirus outbreak has across supply chains, revenue and profitability, while rewriting capital strategies by reconfiguring capital allocation and M&A plans for the post-crisis world, said EY recently.

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Future CFO

MARCH 4, 2024

Among the key findings in the report regarding sustainability in transactions include: Sustainability-related opportunities and risks cannot be ignored in a transaction; they now form a fundamental part of the strategic intent of the transaction and the valuation of an entity.

Valuation

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 23, 2022

While RIA M&A activity has been red hot during the past couple of years, a survey suggests that advisors are expecting lower valuations in 2023. While RIA M&A activity has been red hot during the past couple of years, a survey suggests that advisors are expecting lower valuations in 2023. Jeff Levine | Twitter).

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Why the torrid pace of RIA mergers and acquisitions activity seen in recent years could slow down in the current market and interest rate environment. While private valuations have soared in recent years, public markets continue to be less kind to RIAs. Pundits continue to expect “SECURE 2.0” Enjoy the ‘light’ reading!

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VCFO

MAY 5, 2022

Below is a summary of the discussion points from all professionals on the ‘ M&A: Preparing for Sale ‘ panel. Unless it is a simple, small business, the valuation of the business can be complicated. Engaging valuation expertise is a good way to pave the path to success. Personal Transition Planning.

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Future CFO

APRIL 13, 2023

With continuing uncertainty in 2023, how are CFOs and treasurers calibrating their strategies in the years ahead to reflect desires for growth and profitability, a return to business as usual in the face of unpredictability and market volatility? Ultimately, it is the CFO’s decision to invest for this unknown turn in the bend.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

Future CFO

AUGUST 5, 2020

China's overseas M&A hit the lowest value Meanwhile, the announced overseas M&As of US$14.6 The country's overseas M&As in Europe continue to decline sharply, accounting for less than 20% of the total for the first time in the past seven years, the firm observed. Non-financial ODI amounted to US$51.5 YOY to US$107.2

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

Barry Ritholtz

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

RITHOLTZ: Was this a distressed acquisition or — RIEDER: It was. And they took two of us, and I’m not sure how I made it through the strainer. He helps to oversee $2.5 trillion in various investments. I can keep babbling about how fascinating I found this discussion. You graduate Emory University with a degree in finance.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Why RIA M&A activity has slowed down since October and how deal structures could be affected in the current economic environment. Also in industry news this week: The Biden administration has extended the student loan payment pause out to as far as August 31, 2023 amid legal battles over its broader student loan relief plan.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

The Big Picture

JULY 8, 2025

She’s had, you know, just about every job on the buy side and sell side, including portfolio manager, consultant to LBOs and m and as she’s just done so much stuff, it’s so interesting that she really brings just this unique set of experiences to Citi. I, I’m so glad I finally got, got you here.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

CFO Talks

MAY 13, 2025

When M&A Dreams Meet Budget Reality Why the Real M&A Value Lies in Your Hands When the board signs off on a merger or acquisition, the room is filled with optimism. But as any seasoned CFO knows, the real work starts once the lawyers leave the room. And youre the one holding the spanner.

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