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.
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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!”
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HR Involvement Early in M&A
VCFO
MARCH 6, 2024
The Importance of HR Involvement Early in M&A Evaluation In each of the last ten years, between 18,000 and 25,000 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals have taken place in the United States. At the same time, Harvard Business Review notes that 70%-90% of all M&A deals fail. Are unions present?
Strategically Assessing Platforms for Successful M&A Growth
E78 Partners
APRIL 12, 2024
When companies grow rapidly via organic and inorganic M&A, there can be a severe strain on the people, process, and technology infrastructure to support the growing enterprise. For instance, a horizontal acquisition can enable the organization to gain access to new customer segments, boosting revenues and expanding the market share.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How Can Carbon Accounting Impact the Value of M&A Deals?
Bramasol
JANUARY 31, 2022
This update provides a focused look on how Carbon Accounting and overall Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices can significantly impact companies on both sides of Merger and Acquisition (M&A) deals. So, how does all of this play into impacting M&A activity? 1 stock holding for such funds".
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 bn) and Hong Kong (US$11.4
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.
Why The Pandemic Is A ‘Black Swan’ That Will Spur Payments M&A
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 2, 2020
The mergers and acquisitions, the deal-making, the funding and IPOs among payments players may be just getting started. Western Union has been public about its desire for acquisitions. Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have been all the rage, too. to go public.
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.
NCR: Bank Disruption On The Horizon; Banking M&A Deals To Follow
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 7, 2020
The conversation came against the backdrop of a muted merger landscape. Merger-related activity has been keeping pace at what had been seen in prior years, he said, citing the integration of TCF and Chemical Bank over the summer, for example. But the fear of disruption, perhaps understandably, will light a match to M&A dry powder.
The Uncharted Territory Of M&A Cyber Risks
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity continues to accelerate as 2019 progresses, both in terms of volume and value of M&A deals. Deloitte research found 79 percent of organizations expect merger activity to grow in the coming year, up from 70 percent that said the same for 2018.
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.
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.
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. This follows a positive performance of +3.9pp in the previous quarter, WTW said.
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.
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.
Corporate M&A Breaks New Record
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity has broken a new record this year, according to the latest data from Jeff Golman, vice chairman of Mesirow Financial. 21), Golman noted that not only is corporate M&A at its highest level ever, it also accounts for the largest-ever portion of total M&A activity.
Billtrust Finishes SPAC Merger To Go Public
PYMNTS
JANUARY 13, 2021
Billtrust , which works in accounts receivable automation and integrated B2B payments, has completed a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger with South Mountain Merger Corp. After the merger was completed, South Mountain changed its name to BTRS Holdings Inc., according to a press release.
Trade Finance Solution Merger Consolidates Invoice Finance Market
PYMNTS
JANUARY 22, 2018
Small and medium-sized business (SMB) financing company Trade Finance Solution (TFS) is expanding its offering through a new acquisition. Further, TFS plans to continue to pursue merger and acquisition (M&A) deals as part of its growth strategy. The company announced Friday (Jan.
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.
CarLotz To Go Public In Merger With Acamar
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 22, 2020
CarLotz and Acamar Partners Acquisition Corp. used-vehicle market is ripe for disruption with less than 1 percent e-commerce penetration.” used-vehicle market is ripe for disruption with less than 1 percent e-commerce penetration.” The companies said that there are “significant market share expansion opportunities.”.
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 The company said its estimates for a strong market are due in part to the rebound in deal activity in recent months, with market leaders using this time of turbulence to improve competitive positions. times, the firm added. “In
Today In B2B: FLEETCOR's $1B M&A Plans; Statrys Lands Funding For SMB FinTech
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Today in B2B Payments, commercial payments technology firm FLEETCOR reveals $1 billion plans for M&A activity. FLEETCOR Looks To Invest $1B Despite Pandemic M&A Slowdown. FLEETCOR is looking to invest $1 billion this year, despite an M&A slowdown in the payments sector due to the ongoing pandemic. 3) announcement.
Western Union CEO: ‘We’re On An M&A Hunt’
PYMNTS
AUGUST 10, 2020
I am pretty active on the mergers and acquisitions front,” CEO Hikmet Ersek told the newspaper. WU’s market value is $9.6 Ersek said he is not waiting for a vaccine to pursue acquisitions. “It Our financial position is much better than any competitors. The Denver-based digital platforms reported it had $1.2
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.
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. points above local market indices, the firm noted. points compared to the local market indices, PwC added.
Corcentric Lands Financing For M&A Expansion
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 5, 2018
“Securing this credit facility underlines our commitment to growing our business and pursuing the large market opportunity in front of us,” said Corcentric Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Mark Joyce in a statement. A press release issued Tuesday (Dec. A press release issued Tuesday (Dec.
Gojek, Grab Refute Merger Rumors
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Southeast Asia’s ride-hailing giants Gojek and Grab are holding discussions about a possible merger, The Information reported on Tuesday (Feb. A merger would create one of the world’s most highly valued startups, with Gojek valued at $9 billion and Grab valued at $14 billion. A merger between Grab and Gojek could make $16.7
Global M&A market sees first positive performance in three years
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.
EY: M&A to accelerate in 2021 and beyond
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. . trillion, global M&A in 2020 is tracking below 2019’s value of US$3.3
GDPR Compliance Stalls EMEA Acquisition Activity
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
A new survey shows that an increasing number of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are not going through because of concerns over General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance. As we track transactions, it will be very telling how these challenges will impact organizations’ due diligence processes.
Paya FinTech To Go Public With Special Merger, New Investors
PYMNTS
AUGUST 4, 2020
Paya , an eCommerce FinTech, plans to go public through a special kind of merger with an investment company, according to a press release. Paya is set to merge with FinTech Acquisition Corp. III , which is a special-purpose acquisition company. The deal is part of the move toward market consolidation for FinTechs.
Demark’s Nets Merging With Italy’s Payments Giant Nexi
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
European payments rivals Nets of Denmark and Nexi of Italy have negotiated an “all-share” merger deal that would establish a large payments platform for the pan-European market, the companies said in a statement on Monday (Nov. Recent mergers and acquisitions (M&A) include Concardis Payment Group, Dotpay/eCard, P24 and PeP. .
M&A Marks Unicorn Activity
PYMNTS
JANUARY 27, 2017
It’s been rather quiet on the unicorn front in past weeks, but some activity of note more recently did extend across mergers, acquisitions and even a downround. billion right before that firm had been scheduled to debut via IPO on the public markets.
B2B FinTechs Diversify Funding Strategies With M&A, IPOs
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Talk of a decelerating FinTech venture capital market continued to mount this week with reports that digital banking startup Aspiration is struggling to raise money. Indeed, WeWork’s recent troubles have shaken confidence in the tech startup funding environment. Cardlay, based in the U.K., Also in the U.K., Funding Xchange secured $10.3
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