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Dynamic businesses at forefront of M&A
International Business Report (IBR) Dynamic businesses at forefront of M&A
Dynamic businesses at the forefront of M&A activity highlights an increasing importance for M&A in driving growth. There is a clear acknowledgment from the 12,500 businesses surveyed that acquisitions will be needed to supplement existing operations.
25 Mar 2014
Anatomy of a modern day fundraise
Private Equity Anatomy of a modern day fundraise
Last month I chaired a panel of leading figures from the Private Equity (PE) sector to launch our 2013/14 Global Private Equity report: ‘A time of challenge & opportunity’.
15 Oct 2013
The rise of the cross-border transaction 2013
Mergers and acquisitions The rise of the cross-border transaction 2013
The appetite for cross-border deals has rocketed by 18% during the past 12 months. This is the key finding from our latest research that looks at attitudes to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) among business leaders worldwide.
30 Sep 2013
Surprising international intentions
Blog Surprising international intentions
Stefano Salvadeo was interviewed on Focus Economia di Radio 24 recently to discuss some positive indicators regarding M&A activity in Italy.
23 Sep 2013
Thinking outside the Big Blue box
Blog Thinking outside the Big Blue box
Thinking outside the Big Blue box. Scott Barnes responds to UK Competition Commission proposals.
17 Sep 2013
The rise of the cross-border transaction
Blog The rise of the cross-border transaction
Our annual look at M&A sentiment around the world shows that the shift in acquisitive focus amongst businesses uncovered last year – from domestic to cross-border – is becoming increasingly popular as a key strategy for companies looking to facilitate growth.
20 Mar 2013
Widening the search for growth
Private Equity Widening the search for growth
On Thursday of last week, I chaired a panel of leading figures from the PE industry – including Paul Canning (HIG Capital Europe), David Whileman (3i), Franceso di Valmarana (Pantheon) and my colleague Mo Merali (Grant Thornton UK) – to launch our 2012 Global Private Equity report: ‘The search for growth’.
20 Nov 2012
Building momentum
M&A Building momentum
Through our International Business Report we’ve been keeping track of global figures on the appetites for both domestic and cross-border transactions since 2008.
30 Sep 2012