Tag archives: global M&A

The impact of 5G technology on M&A

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on January 29, 2019 Posted in M&A, Technology and innovation

Global M&A activity in the technology, media and telecommunications industry reached an all-time high of 3,389 deals in 2018. The year was marked by several of the largest merger valuations in history, even though 70% of deals were for less than $100 million, demonstrating that much of the M&A activity was driven by smaller companies. … Continue reading

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

Holding up the deal: the threat of “bumpitrage” to M&A

By Trevor Zeyl (Toronto) on October 18, 2018 Posted in M&A

Considering the robust global M&A markets of the last few years, it is unsurprising that activist investors have increasingly sought to leverage these transactions for their own gain. To that end, shareholder activists have developed a variety of M&A-related strategies. Most commonly, they either seek to catalyze transactions by pressuring companies into a merger or … Continue reading

Q3 review: global M&A volume dropping, despite record highs

By nrfdigitalteam on October 11, 2018 Posted in M&A

Thomson Reuters recently released a report on global mergers and acquisitions in the first nine months of 2018. According to the report, global M&A volume fell 32% in Q3 2018 compared to Q2 2018. The number of deals – 35,543 – in the first nine months of 2018 dropped 9% compared to the same period … Continue reading

Investor confidence, disruption risk and US tax reform will continue to spur M&A activity

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on February 22, 2018 Posted in M&A, Tax

JP Morgan recently released its 2018 Global M&A Outlook report, predicting that 1) investor confidence from solid GDP growth, 2) disruption risk from technological change, and 3) opportunities from the passing of the US tax reform will drive significant M&A activity in the year ahead. Investor confidence In 2017, nine out of ten equity sectors … Continue reading

M&A overview and outlook for Q4 2016

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on November 3, 2016 Posted in M&A

After the record breaking year that was 2015, MergerMarket’s 2016 Half-Year Edition reports that M&A activity in the first half of 2016 has fallen by 10% in total deals and 30% in deal value compared to the same time last year. Despite this decline, 2016 should be looked upon favourably so far, considering the worldwide … Continue reading

A global overview of M&A activity: August 2016

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on October 18, 2016 Posted in Energy, Infrastructure, mining and commodities, M&A, Pharmaceuticals and life sciences, Technology and innovation

MergerMarket Group recently published its September edition of Monthly M&A Insider which reported on mergers and acquisitions activity around the world for the month of August 2016. More than two thirds into the year, August was no exception to the recent rather sluggish growth in M&A activity, especially compared to the record-breaking year for M&A … Continue reading

A global overview of M&A activity: H1 2016

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on August 25, 2016 Posted in M&A

MergerMarket Group recently published its July edition of Monthly M&A Insider which reported on mergers and acquisitions activity around the world during the first half of 2016, which was marked by a departure from last year’s record highs. Global M&A Global deal values fell by 26.8% to US$1.3tn across 7,794 transactions from H1 2015’s US$1.8tn … Continue reading

M&A update in the global metals industry

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on June 15, 2016 Posted in Corporate finance

In the past, we reported on PwC’s ongoing analysis on M&A activity in the global metals industry. PwC released its most recent report in the series, entitled “Forging Ahead: First-quarter 2016 global metals industry mergers and acquisitions analysis” which breaks down the latest trends in the global metals industry, and provides insights into what the industry … Continue reading

An overview of global M&A activity: 2015 into 2016

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on March 3, 2016 Posted in Corporate finance, Energy, Infrastructure, mining and commodities, Pharmaceuticals and life sciences, Uncategorized

2015 was an extraordinary year for global M&A activity. Mergermarket recorded almost 17,000 transactions worth a remarkable US$4.3tn. This topped the previous record set in 2014 by over 30%. The race for top performing sector this year was very close. Energy Mining & Utilities won with US$630bn in deal value; however, the top performers were … Continue reading

New Year’s resolution: buying & selling smart

By nrfdigitalteam on January 26, 2016 Posted in Corporate finance, Energy, Financial institutions, Pharmaceuticals and life sciences, Technology and innovation

2015 was a huge year for global M&A with deal activity reaching $4.2 trillion by the middle of December. If 2016 continues at the same pace, be prepared for a big year of M&A activity. In order to be well equipped for the upcoming year, ask yourself the following two questions when contemplating an M&A … Continue reading

A global overview of December 2015 M&A activity

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on January 12, 2016 Posted in Corporate finance, Finance, Pharmaceuticals and life sciences

According to Mergermarket’s December insider, November 2015 was a record setting month for M&A activity. By the end of the month, global M&A value reached US$3.9tn which surpassed the 2007 full year record by almost 6%. This record came on a drop in volume by 1,228 transactions which further cements 2015 as the year of … Continue reading

Global M&A appetite: executives continue to be hungry

By Kassy Corothers (Calgary) on December 8, 2015 Posted in Corporate finance

Executives around the world have a strong appetite to pursue acquisitions, the highest in six years, according to Ernst & Young’s Global Capital Confidence Barometer (the Report), released at the end of October. The bi-annual Report details how despite market volatility, companies have confidence in deal-making and are pursuing growth opportunities and acquisitions at increasingly … Continue reading

A global overview of M&A activity

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on October 8, 2015 Posted in Corporate finance

Despite growing concerns over the state of the Chinese economy, global M&A activity has been quietly growing. According to Mergermarket’s September insider, August 2015 was the highest valued August ever with US$297.8bn total deal value. This 12.7% increase came despite 335 fewer deals when compared to August 2014. The top sector was Industrials & Chemicals … Continue reading

Global M&A in the first half of 2015

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on August 4, 2015 Posted in Corporate finance, Energy, Financial institutions, Infrastructure, mining and commodities, Real estate

Similarly to American M&A in the first half of 2015, the first half of 2015 was remarkably active on the global mergers and acquisitions front. According to a recent Mergermarket report, total deal value topped US$1.7 trillion. This represents an increase of 15.2% over the first six months of 2014, and only 15.4% behind the record-setting … Continue reading

An overview of global M&A activity in May 2015

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on June 30, 2015 Posted in Corporate finance, Technology and innovation

In the month of May 2015, global mergers and acquisition activity was calm as deal value totalled US$348.1bn, which represents an increase of 14% since April 2015 and an increase of 27% over May 2014. However, total deal volume fell 8.5% since April and 30.9% compared to May of the previous year, with a total … Continue reading

A mixed bag for global M&A activity in April 2015

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on May 28, 2015 Posted in Corporate finance, Energy, Real estate, Technology and innovation

Mergermarket published its M&A Monthly Insider for May of 2015 earlier this week, summarizing M&A activity around the world, and particularly in the regions of North America, Central and South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Japan. To date in North America, there have been 1,516 deals worth US $407.2 billion. April 2015 … Continue reading

Metals sector: a year in review and forecast for 2015

By Kassy Corothers (Calgary) on March 5, 2015 Posted in Corporate finance, Infrastructure, mining and commodities

With Q4 2014 results in for the mining sector, industry focus can shift to what lies ahead in 2015. PwC recently released a report, “Metals Deals: Forging Ahead 2015 outlook and 2014 review” (the PwC Report) which includes a look back at the metals deal statistics in 2014 and provides some insight into what we … Continue reading

M&A trend summary: H2 2014

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on February 10, 2015 Posted in Corporate finance, Energy, Infrastructure, mining and commodities, Technology and innovation

MergerMarket Group recently published its January edition of Monthly M&A Insider which reported on mergers and acquisitions activity around the world during the second half of 2014. Among other things, the report explains why 2014 was so hospitable to M&A activity, citing an improving economy, large cash reserves, low interest rates, and cheap financing as … Continue reading

Golden opportunity: mining sector drives Canadian M&A revival

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on October 16, 2014 Posted in Corporate finance, Infrastructure, mining and commodities

The latest M&A trends indicate a renaissance in the mining sector with gold activity placing Canada at the forefront, both as a top acquirer and a top target. According to a recent KPMG Mining M&A Quarterly Newsletter, global M&A activity in the mining sector soared in Q2 2014, up significantly in both deal volume and … Continue reading

Global M&A and the Ukrainian crisis

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on March 6, 2014 Posted in Corporate finance

The recent crisis in Ukraine has sent the Russian markets tumbling. In the aftermath of prolonged protests in Kiev, which led to the ousting of Pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych, Russian forces have entered Crimea and threatened to push further into eastern Ukraine. The crisis has already had an impact on global markets as investors grow concerned … Continue reading