Tag archives: China

Looking back at M&A activity in 2018

By Olga Lenova (Toronto) on January 8, 2019 Posted in M&A

Looking back at global M&A activity during 2018, a report on global M&A by Mergermarket shows that while global M&A deal value rose over the last year, the number of deals fell for the first time since 2010. The value of deals rose to $3.53 trillion US dollars, an increase of 11.5% since 2018, making … Continue reading

Chinese outbound private equity on the rise

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on December 6, 2016 Posted in M&A

Chinese buyout frenzy Outbound private equity investments from China into North America and Europe have been growing rapidly. According to the investment bank Houlihan Lokey, in H1 of 2012, the outbound Chinese private equity transaction value was US$219M. Since then, Chinese private equity firms have drastically increased their offshore spending and recorded total transaction value … Continue reading

M&A in China amid economic uncertainty

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on January 27, 2016 Posted in Corporate finance

To the casual observer, the economic outlook in the Asia Pacific region, and China in particular, has been rosy for a long time, with international attention focused on fast-paced economic growth and emerging wealth in the region. However, the beginning of 2016 has proven to be difficult for Chinese government officials as they contend with tumultuous … Continue reading

Navigating the regulatory waters in Chinese M&A

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on February 11, 2015 Posted in Corporate finance

Entering the Chinese market by way of acquiring a business in China requires strategic planning. Not only do some industries have foreign ownership restrictions, there are several regulatory bodies relevant to inbound M&A in China. Depending on the industry, the size of the deal, and other factors, regulatory approval may be required from half a … Continue reading