FOR BUYERS
Insolvency statistics from the first quarter of the year have raised concerns that larger companies could begin to be impacted by high levels of distress among small businesses. These concerns come as new figures show that insolve...continue reading
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Approximately three quarters of small and medium-sized businesses in the UK are worried about cashflow difficulties arising from late invoice payments from customers. For some SMEs, late payments had meant they were unable to make...continue reading
FOR BUYERS
M&A activity is expected to remain stable during the second quarter of 2023, despite a host of geopolitical headwinds. While activity is forecast to remain at levels similar to those seen during Q1 2023, Q2 is expected to see a si...continue reading
FOR BUYERS
ESG is becoming a core consideration in many business’ M&A strategies and with good reason. Numerous studies have demonstrated that companies with strong ESG credentials attract higher market valuations than those that are c...continue reading
FOR BUYERS
What is ESG? ESG is an acronym that has gained enormous prominence over recent years and is often thrown around vaguely in discussions of business models, investments and overall corporate trends. But what does it actually mean? ...continue reading
DISTRESSED BUSINESSES
A new report has highlighted an increase in insolvencies among mid-sized UK SMEs over the past year and forecast that this trend could continue during 2023. The analysis, from alternative lender ThinCats, found that insolvency rat...continue reading
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Updated March 2024 - scroll to end Most industry sectors saw a drop in dealmaking activity in 2022, driven by economic turmoil, soaring inflation and geopolitical upheaval in Europe. Language services was no exception, although...continue reading
FOR BUYERS
During a downturn or recession, M&A opportunities are rife, with valuations low and more businesses in financial distress. Successful acquisitions made during such times, therefore, can deliver huge value, helping buyers not only ...continue reading
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
During a recession or economic downturn, M&A activity will typically decline as sentiment dampens among dealmakers and causes companies to pause ambitious growth plans in order to focus on safeguarding their operations. As a ...continue reading
SECTOR GUIDES
As M&A activity dropped worldwide last year, the financial services sector remained something of an anomaly. Globally, deal volume and value both fell, as the industry was hit by headwinds such as increasing regulation, geopolitic...continue reading
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