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Global M&A in the first half of 2015

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

M&A: a leading growth strategy in 2015

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on December 16, 2014 Posted in Corporate finance, Pharmaceuticals and life sciences, Technology and innovation

The economic fundamentals that drive M&A are back at pre-crisis levels, states a new survey published by KPMG. The number of acquisitions that companies will undertake is expected to increase in 2015: 82% of respondents plan at least one acquisition and 10% anticipate 11 or more acquisitions next year. Indeed, the survey suggests M&A is … Continue reading

M&A in the media and entertainment industry: going over the top

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on December 4, 2014 Posted in Corporate finance, Technology and innovation

E&Y has reported that the media and entertainment (M&E) industry will experience a record high number of M&A deals in the coming year.The report surveyed executives associated with film, television, gaming, and print and digital media. Forty percent of respondents are anticipating acquisitions, with more deals in the pipeline thereafter. Inorganic growth can be a way … Continue reading