UK M&A deals sink in 2023 as private equity surges February 7, 2024 UK Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) fell sharply last year, declining by 17 per cent compared to a global decline of just six per cent. In total, the UK saw 3,628 M&A deals across 2023, compared to 4,362 the previous year, though this was still around pre-pandemic levels, data from PwC has revealed. In the second [...]
Financial deals set for rate-fuelled rebound from nine-year low, EY says January 16, 2024 Mergers between financial services firms could be set for a rebound this year despite UK deals slumping to a nine-year low in 2023, EY has said.
EMEA M&A Outlook: Optimism and Opportunity January 15, 2024 | City Talk M&A in the EMEA region seemed to have bottomed out in Q1 2023 and H2 slowed after a bustling Q2. But the outlook remains relatively optimistic and opportunities appear to be out there for dealmakers this year. Factors affecting M&A The past year saw multiple interest rate hikes, and the European Central Bank’s (ECB) efforts [...]
New York listing ‘not on the agenda’ for YouGov as it strikes biggest deal yet January 10, 2024 The chief of data site YouGov has said that a previously ruminated listing in the Big Apple is "not on the agenda" right now.
What’s on the Horizon for EMEA M&A in 2024? December 29, 2023 | City Talk Follow Datasite on LinkedIn One of the pressing questions for dealmakers is, will M&A bounce back in 2024? While few expected to see the heady highs of 2021 in EMEA in 2023, there was a persistent optimism that the year would produce some good numbers. Unfortunately, that hasn’t happened: at Q3, the region saw [...]
City deals slump to post financial crisis low – but a wave of takeovers may be coming December 28, 2023 Dealmaking in the City cratered to its lowest level since the financial crisis this year as rising interest rates and economic jitters shook the market and dampened the appetite for deals.
Mobile operator Lebara considers sale after pandemic boosts customer numbers December 20, 2023 London-based mobile network provider Lebara is considering a sale or an IPO
Kin and Carta shares surge on upgraded £220m takeover deal December 7, 2023 Kin and Carta said it will now receive £220.3m, rather than the previously proposed £203m, from private equity heavyweight Apax Partners.
Amber River acquires majority interest in TAM as asset management sector continues to consolidate November 22, 2023 The firm formerly known as The Socium Group is backed by private equity firm Penta Capital and has assets under advice of £11bn.
EMEA and UK Q3 M&A: Down, but not out November 14, 2023 | City Talk Hopes were high for EMEA M&A going into Q3. Unfortunately, that optimism didn’t translate into increased deal values and volumes for EMEA. Nearly every sub-region experienced decreased activity. So, were there glimmers of light across the region and in the UK & Ireland? And are there still deals to be done before the year closes? [...]