INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
A new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has highlighted the comparative strength of the UK's mid-market technology industry, in terms of mergers and acquisitions. During the current challenging financial environment, ...continue reading
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
The third quarter of 2008 saw a marked reduction in the number of deals that completed in the UK. However, for those that did, prices held steady. The Private Company Price Index (PCPI) p/e ratio for sales of companies to trade ac...continue reading
DISTRESSED BUSINESSES
In light of the recent freeze on credit and the effect this has had on UK business and consumer spending, some have begun to suggest we take lessons from the US on how they deal with insolvency. So, would adopting US practices off...continue reading
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Is there a silver lining to the low value of Sterling that has hit the headlines in recent days? According to experts - our exports will be cheaper and so boost manufacturing, companies with foreign earnings will be quids in, and...continue reading
DISTRESSED BUSINESSES
Following vocal complaints by groups of aggrieved creditors, any future pre-pack administrations will be closely scrutinised by the UK Insolvency Service. Pre-pack administrations have proved to be a fairly rapid way for companie...continue reading
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Analysis from Deloitte, the business advisory firm, shows that companies can almost double their shareholder return by completing deals during an economic slump. The analysis of over 110 of the largest completed acquisitions over...continue reading
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
M&A activity in the European media sector during 2006 reached its highest level since the market's peak in 2000, according to the latest report by accountancy firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers. The sector saw a 12 percent increase...continue reading
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Up until this summer, the small to mid-sized business M&A market has not been severely affected by the problems in the financial markets. However, as the general lack of confidence continues and lending remains very scarce it is n...continue reading
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
A look at the relative multiples paid across different sectors on the sale of large private companies. This month we are featuring the annual BDO Stoy Hayward study of multiples paid for large businesses by industry sector. This ...continue reading
FOR BUYERS
Last month we examined the importance of setting up a framework of teams to manage the post integration process in any acquisition. This month we will be looking at the more human elements of any acquisition or merger and how it ...continue reading
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