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.

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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

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

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The growth in year-over-year (YoY) value of M&A deals recorded since the beginning of Q3 is likely to continue into 2021, as companies position themselves for improved economic activity and reframe their future for the post-COVID-19 pandemic era, said EY recently. . With an overall value of US$2.9 With an overall value of US$2.9

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Sandberg said approved mergers shouldn’t later be revoked. . Some pundits have expressed concern that holding up mergers and acquisitions could stifle innovation. David Evans, chairman of Global Economics Group, said in a PYMNTS roundtable that competition authorities challenged just 2.8

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PYMNTS

MARCH 17, 2020

aren’t new – they go back to Disney ’s 2006 acquisition of Pixar. Fast-forward a few months, and it seems the Apple/Disney acquisition rumor is again riding high amid the wave of uncertainty crashing through markets, thanks to the coronavirus epidemic. The latest rumors about Apple buying Walt Disney Co. The service signed up 26.5

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Acquirers generally see higher returns from deals made in a weak economy, said the Boston Consulting Group that recently released its M&A study report titled Downturns are a better time for deal hunting. . Experienced buyers can create value from M&A in any economic environment (2-year RTSR of 7.3%

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Future CFO

MAY 30, 2021

Executives across Asia Pacific are sending a clear signal that deal making will be integral to their renewal and growth strategies over the course of this year and into 2022 — 77% of respondents expect M&A in their industry to increase in the year ahead, including 42% that say there will a major uptick in transactions. Survey highlights.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 12, 2022

From there, we have several articles on Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) trends: M&A activity so far in 2022 is set to exceed 2021’s record pace despite economic headwinds, meaning there could simply be a ‘new normal’ of higher activity regardless of the economic environment.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The global M&A market recorded its first positive performance in three years for completed deals, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dealmaking during 2020, said Willis Towers Watson recently when releasing its Quarterly Deal Performance Monitor (QDPM). percentage points above the index, according to WTW.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Uncertain times increase the risk of M&A transaction failure, warned Alvarez & Marsal recently. In uncertain times such as the current pandemic, businesses might struggle to meet projections made prior to or during the health crisis, resulting in a higher risk of M&A deals falling apart, said the professional services firm.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

With banks’ profitability in recent years already dented by low interest rates, which squeeze their profits on loans, they are battling a steep economic downturn as well as uncertainty about the future due to the coronavirus pandemic and the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union," the Associated Press wrote in an article on Friday.

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Corporate Finance Associates

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The report below gives a good overview of the Fall 2021 M&A activity in the Energy Industry Sector. The post Fall 2021 | M&A Report In The Energy Industry Sector appeared first on CFA. The global energy system is at a point of inflection. However, this does not seem to be the case. in billion 2020 to $833.71

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Future CFO

JANUARY 15, 2020

M&A activity was surprisingly resilient in 2019 though volatile economic activity led many executives to adopt recession footing, said Bain & Company recently. . While the number of 2019 deals ended 2% lower than 2018 levels, final corporate M&A deal value last year reached $3.4

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Corporate Finance Associates

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The report below gives a good overview of the Fall 2021 M&A activity in the Metal Fabrication Industry Sector. The industry structure, government support measures, and the balance struck by individual governments between virus containment and promoting economic activity, will play a major role in the recovery in the steel demand.

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Corporate Finance Associates

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The report below gives a good overview of the Fall 2021 M&A activity in the Semiconductors & Advanced Materials Industry Sector. The post Fall 2021 | M&A Report In The Semiconductors & Advanced Materials Industry Sector appeared first on CFA. Posted by Gunther Hofmann. The author is guntherh.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

US Economic Forecasts Grim Amid Escalating COVID-19. Fears of economic freefall are mounting as the U.S. FTC, Lawmakers Turn Sour On M&A; Could Innovation Suffer? Perhaps outright bans on mergers. In today’s top news, PNC will acquire BBVA’s U.S. unit for $11.6 PNC Advances $11.6B BBVA Record Purchase Deal.

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Corporate Finance Lab

MARCH 27, 2023

As many have pointed out, the practical implications of these new FDI rules for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the Benelux can hardly be overstated. As with merger control, the deal will not be able to close prior to the green light from the respective screening authorities (i.e.

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PYMNTS

MAY 19, 2020

Treasury Department and the IRS are planning to send out around 4 million Economic Impact Payments (EIP) via Visa prepaid debit cards rather than paper checks this week. Roundtable: Should Tech M&A Be Locked Down During The Pandemic? Now, some lawmakers even want to ban M&A until the economy returns to normal.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Masayoshi Son , founder of SoftBank , is trying to forge a truce between rivals Grab and Gojek so the two companies can continue negotiating an acquisition, Bloomberg reported. The merger, according to analysts, could push both Grab and Gojek to profitability.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 12, 2022

From there, we have several articles on Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) trends: M&A activity so far in 2022 is set to exceed 2021’s record pace despite economic headwinds, meaning there could simply be a ‘new normal’ of higher activity regardless of the economic environment.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2019

” In its Corporate Finance Priorities report, published this month, Citi Global Perspectives & Solutions (GPS) dove into an array of macro- and microeconomic factors forcing changes in corporate finance practices, including ongoing trade disputes and economic uncertainty. .” ” The report stated that Citi estimates $10.6

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 2, 2020

The merger between the two companies will expedite product innovation and help advance the analytics-driven commerce platform of Lightspeed. Lightspeed was already seeing growth after its listing on the New York Stock Exchange, the release stated, along with its acquisition of cloud commerce provider ShopKeep.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Why The Pandemic Is a ‘Black Swan’ That Will Spur Payments M&A. The pandemic has spawned mergers and acquisitions, and even an IPO boom within the tech and FinTech spaces. Although auto sales are coming off recent lows, it remains to be seen how sustainable any rebound might be, as economic troubles linger.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

As noted in this space , the entity fashioned by the merger would take its place as the fifth largest retail bank in the country, and with a presence that spans 24 states, and with a combined asset base of about $560 billion. And, generally speaking, the strategy that exists in M&A boils down to a binary choice: build vs. buy.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Morgan analysts predict merger and acquisition deals to continue to surge through the holiday season. Buy now, pay later (BNPL) payments startup Affirm announced its acquisition of Canada’s installment payments firm PayBright. The acquisition will help Affirm expand its network of merchants in both Canada and the United States.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Earlier this month, the Federal Reserve released new data that found the average merger review time for deals in the banking sector declined to 3.8 The average merger review time at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) declined between 2016 and 2018, too, reports in The Wall Street Journal said.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Peter Altmaier wrote a letter to European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager, and asked for tighter regulations on Big Tech as part of a push to increase the region’s “digital sovereignty,” according to the Financial Times. but in Asia as well. The global competitive situation?…?should

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PYMNTS

JULY 12, 2019

The acquisition is newsworthy as the company had been reserved in the area of acquisitions and mergers with Ian Cook, a longtime chief executive. The acquisition is newsworthy as the company had been reserved in the area of acquisitions and mergers with Ian Cook, a longtime chief executive.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Economic sentiment improves, but Asia Pacific business leaders cautious of volatility ahead Asia Pacific CEOs are cautiously more optimistic about the global economy than at the start of 2023, as only 32% of CEOs expect a severe temporary or persistent downturn, compared to 54% in January. 31% in January 2023), 44% looking to divest (vs.

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

The deals include M&A , private equity and venture financing deals, the firm noted. The number of M&A, private equity and venture financing deals were down by 4.7%, 12.5% The number of M&A, private equity and venture financing deals were down by 4.7%, 12.5% and 8.5%, respectively, the firm added. Regional highlights.

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Future CFO

APRIL 13, 2023

Amid the continuing uncertainties, including socio-economic and geo-political disagreements, businesses remain constant in their one agenda for 2023 – growth. M&As in times of crises On the topic of M&A, S&P reports suggest that overall APAC saw a decline of 11% in deal volume and 24% in transaction value in 2022.

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CFA Institute

MARCH 16, 2022

Sirower and Jeffery M. Weirens subject traditional analyses of M&A transactions to well-warranted scrutiny.

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Barry Ritholtz

JANUARY 24, 2023

STEVEN KLINSKY, FOUNDER, CEO AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, NEW MOUNTAIN CAPITAL: I come from the Detroit area of Michigan as a public school kid, went to University of Michigan and studied both economics and philosophy. KLINSKY: I’m a big fan of both of them and a big fan of the JD/MBA program and involved with both schools still today.

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Barry Ritholtz

DECEMBER 5, 2023

So, so let’s talk a little bit about your, your background ba in economics from Dartmouth. They’re one of the older private equity firms around, been been in business since 1994. They run over $27 billion in, in assets. Then I think you’re gonna find this to be a fascinating conversation. It’s a pleasure to be here.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 31, 2020

In addition to steering their organizations through the murky and rocky waters of an economic downturn, treasury departments are securing a place at the decision-makers' table to offer higher-level guidance. Corporates' investment opportunities are shifting dramatically, however.

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Barry Ritholtz

JULY 11, 2023

Just an incredible, insightful conversation about how to build a company, how to grow through acquisitions, how to make sure everybody on your team understands their role, is appreciated, and is acting and performing at the highest levels. Jenny Johnson is CEO of investment giant Franklin Templeton. They run about a $1.5 RITHOLTZ: Right.

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