Ripple effects from the U.S. government’s recent tariff actions continue to impact the global economy. In turn, these volatile trade policies have forced dealmakers to reassess the risks of an increasingly political cross-border deal environment. But with M&A on pace to break last year’s value total,....

Mergermarket is pleased to present Pacesetters: How Europe’s fastest-growing companies stay ahead of the pack, published in association with Pinsent Masons. The report features an exclusive survey of 400 of Europe’s fastest-growing companies, revealing the three key traits that underpin the success....

Mergermarket and Ropes & Gray, a global law firm, are pleased to present Data & behavioral sciences: A new approach to risk management. The report reveals that an increasing number of companies, particularly in the UK and across Europe, are recognizing the value of adopting a data-driven approach....

Global deal activity remains strong entering the fourth quarter of the year, against a backdrop of robust growth worldwide. In August, deals with an aggregate value of US$258.4bn were announced, putting the year-to-date total nearly on pace to match the record reached in 2015 of US$3.9trn. Dealmakers....

Mergermarket is pleased to present Scanning the horizon: European M&A Outlook 2018, published in association with CMS. This report provides invaluable insights into the M&A landscape in Europe in 2018, and the opportunities and challenges facing dealmakers.   Highlights from the report include:   M&A....

Today's crowded and ever-growing private equity market means that buyout multiples continue to rise, making the deployment of capital a persistent challenge. Meanwhile, uncertainty related to global trade, repercussions from the US tax code and regulatory overhaul, and an uncertain exit environment mean....

Sustained growth in the Canadian economy and increasing competition in the global private equity market continue to make Canada an attractive investment destination for U.S.-based PE investors. These investors are drawn by a perception of lower valuations and the opportunity to diversify their assets....

Vertical mergers have been stealing some of the thunder from horizontal deals of late. As horizontal targets become harder to come by, some acquirers are focusing on companies up or down the supply chain from them—presenting both new opportunities for expansion and a new set of challenges. To explore....

Over the last decade, direct lenders have become a significant source of funding for mid-market companies. But as forecasters grow wary of another downturn, questions remain as to how these new lenders have prepared for dangers ahead, and how they might approach any potential workouts.  To find out....

Corporate leadership matters, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles are increasingly being adopted by companies seeking responsible investments and positive corporate cultures. And with business experts finding a correlation between strong corporate values and higher performance....