M&A slump raises bar for seller CFOs
CFO Dive
AUGUST 3, 2023
The mergers and acquisitions boom is long over. The best CFOs are cleaning up their books and arming their CEOs with key data to win offers anyway.
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M&A slump drives 49% decline in sale leasebacks
CFO Dive
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
This year’s slow mergers and acquisitions market is having a knock-on effect on certain commercial real estate deals.
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Avoiding The M&A Failure Trap: Q&A With NYU’s Baruch Lev And SUNY Buffalo’s Feng Gu
Global Finance
JANUARY 2, 2025
Together, they recently published The M&A Failure Trap: Why So Many Mergers and Acquisitions Fail, and How the Few Succeed (Wiley). What is it about the current M&A environment that prompted you? Lev: Three years ago, Feng and I, as keen observers of M&A, saw several troubling things.
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More M&A players hold back stay-bonus ‘dry powder,’ WTW says
CFO Dive
APRIL 24, 2024
Despite a recent uptick in mergers and acquisitions, some buyers are nonetheless growing more guarded about tapping their retention bonus budgets.
Govt proposes exempting certain M&A deals from CCI approval requirement
CFO News
MARCH 18, 2024
Vaibhav Choukse, Partner & Head - Competition Law at JSA Advocates & Solicitors, said the draft rules enlist certain kinds of M&A (Merger & Acquisition) transactions which will not require approval from the CCI.
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Nordic Finance: M&A And Partnerships Fuel Bank Growth
Global Finance
JULY 29, 2024
The heightened level of regional consolidation, especially among Danish and Norwegian savings banks, has produced more than 50 mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the first half of 2024. The post Nordic Finance: M&A And Partnerships Fuel Bank Growth appeared first on Global Finance Magazine.
Best practices in orchestrating M&A in times of crisis
Future CFO
MARCH 15, 2022
Refinitiv estimates that as of January 2022, the global M&A volume stood at US$5,160 billion , each with an aggregate value of US$100M or more. Rob Kindler , global head of M&A at Morgan Stanley , said the environment remains very good for M&A in 2022. Commitment essential to M&As amid the pandemic.
Why The Pandemic Is A ‘Black Swan’ That Will Spur Payments M&A
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 2, 2020
The mergers and acquisitions, the deal-making, the funding and IPOs among payments players may be just getting started. Western Union has been public about its desire for acquisitions. Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have been all the rage, too. to go public.
Mergers and Acquisitions: The CFO's Guide to Successful Integration
CFO News
AUGUST 8, 2023
Due diligence, optimized technology, the ability to integrate organizational capabilities, and proper consideration of acquisition risks are the critical factors for fruitful M&A transactions.
Japan: Regional Bank M&A On The Rise
Global Finance
FEBRUARY 4, 2023
While the decline of regional banks in Japan can be traced as far back as the mid-1980s and 1990s, led mainly by a series of bankruptcies up until around 2003, the precipitous drop since the mid-1990s has been mainly due to mergers and acquisitions.
NCR: Bank Disruption On The Horizon; Banking M&A Deals To Follow
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 7, 2020
The conversation came against the backdrop of a muted merger landscape. Merger-related activity has been keeping pace at what had been seen in prior years, he said, citing the integration of TCF and Chemical Bank over the summer, for example. But the fear of disruption, perhaps understandably, will light a match to M&A dry powder.
HR Involvement Early in M&A
VCFO
MARCH 6, 2024
The Importance of HR Involvement Early in M&A Evaluation In each of the last ten years, between 18,000 and 25,000 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals have taken place in the United States. At the same time, Harvard Business Review notes that 70%-90% of all M&A deals fail. Are unions present?
The Uncharted Territory Of M&A Cyber Risks
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity continues to accelerate as 2019 progresses, both in terms of volume and value of M&A deals. Deloitte research found 79 percent of organizations expect merger activity to grow in the coming year, up from 70 percent that said the same for 2018.
Key Elements of a Merger & Acquisition Integration Plan
VCFO
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Merger & Acquisition Integration Plans. The M&A term sheet has been negotiated, due diligence has been completed and the valuation plus the timing has been agreed upon by both sides. Why Mergers & Acquisitions Fail. Lack of an acquisition integration strategy is a sure-fire way to fail.
PodChats for FutureCFO: The CFO’s role in M&A and other initiatives
Future CFO
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
According to S&P Global , APAC M&A activity in Q1 2022 retreated from 2021’s highs, with deal value for the quarter ending at $73.8B, a decline of 44% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) or 18% year-on-year (YoY). The financial services sector topped M&A activities in Q1 2022 with 14.6 bn) and Hong Kong (US$11.4
Sports Betting: FanDuel Parent Wields M&A To Expand
Global Finance
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The sports betting giant spent roughly $3 billion in total; both acquisitions are expected to close in the second quarter of 2025. It is expected to have $6 billion at its disposal, at least through mid-2026, “for additional M&A or buybacks,” analysts at the firm wrote in late September.
Convenience Store M&A Deals Rev Up Despite COVID-19
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 17, 2020
billion of consolidation deals announced in just the past four months, as a pandemic-related M&A lull ends and COVID-19 reshapes consumer demand. This acquisition is the largest in our company’s history and will allow us to continue to grow and diversify our presence in the U.S., That’s the biggest C-store deal on record.
How Can Carbon Accounting Impact the Value of M&A Deals?
Bramasol
JANUARY 31, 2022
This update provides a focused look on how Carbon Accounting and overall Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices can significantly impact companies on both sides of Merger and Acquisition (M&A) deals. So, how does all of this play into impacting M&A activity? 1 stock holding for such funds".
M&A Emerges As Key Strategy To Drive SMB Finserv Collaboration
PYMNTS
JANUARY 7, 2021
This week's look at the latest in partnerships finds players in the SMB financial services landscape embracing a range of avenues to collaboration — including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) — to connect SMBs to financing, digital banking services and more. Lloyds Pilots Satago Technology. Orange Bank Acquires Anytime.
PodChats for FutureCFO: Why intercompany accounting is crucial for post-merger success
Future CFO
MAY 26, 2022
Automation in M&A. According to Reuters, global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) volumes hit a record high in 2021 , breaching the $5 trillion mark for the first time. Large companies typically have subsidiary businesses that sell to each other. Source: Dimensional Research, BlackLine 2022.
Gojek, Grab Renew Merger Talks With SoftBank’s Support
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
Six months after merger talks stalled between two of Southeast Asia’s ride-hailing companies, Gojek and Grab Holdings have resumed negotiations, the Financial Times (FT) reported. Previous merger talks stalled, in part, due to opposition from SoftBank, according to FT. But Gojek has proved a resilient rival.
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Merger and Acquisition Advisors: Do You Need Them?
CSC Advisors
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
There are a lot of things to consider, and merger and acquisition advisors are the perfect resources to help you as you decide. What Is M&A Advisory? M&A is a broad term that encompasses the work that intermediaries do during mergers and acquisitions.
The crucial role of legal expertise in mergers and acquisitions
One to One
JANUARY 12, 2024
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are complex, high-stake transactions that demand a blend of strategic insight, financial acumen, and legal expertise. While M&A advisory firms play Read More. The post The crucial role of legal expertise in mergers and acquisitions appeared first on ONEtoONE Corporate Finance.
Navigating Mergers and Acquisitions: A Strategic Guide for CFOs in South Africa
CFO Talks
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Navigating Mergers and Acquisitions: A Strategic Guide for CFOs in South Africa Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are powerful tools for growth, diversification, and innovation in today’s competitive business landscape. However, they come with inherent risks and complexities.
Amazon Merger Brought Tech Changes, Whole Foods CEO Says
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Whole Foods CEO John Mackey said the company's merger with Amazon has been enabling the grocery retailer to "think long term," Bloomberg reported. Mackey said a big merger is "like a marriage" in that one has to take the good along with the bad, Bloomberg reported. A merger’s similar.
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Strategically Assessing Platforms for Successful M&A Growth
E78 Partners
APRIL 12, 2024
When companies grow rapidly via organic and inorganic M&A, there can be a severe strain on the people, process, and technology infrastructure to support the growing enterprise. For instance, a horizontal acquisition can enable the organization to gain access to new customer segments, boosting revenues and expanding the market share.
Billtrust Finishes SPAC Merger To Go Public
PYMNTS
JANUARY 13, 2021
Billtrust , which works in accounts receivable automation and integrated B2B payments, has completed a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger with South Mountain Merger Corp. After the merger was completed, South Mountain changed its name to BTRS Holdings Inc., according to a press release.
JPMorgan: Surge In Year-End Global Dealmaking Will Keep M&A Bankers Busy
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The year-end acceleration of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) worldwide will keep bankers busy until the close of 2020, with deals emerging in most regions and industries, Bloomberg reported. . “It It clearly won’t be a long Christmas break for M&A bankers,” Dirk Albersmeier , co-head of M&A, J.P.
#FA Success Ep 351: Facilitating Successful Advisor Mergers & Acquisitions By Avoiding The Conflicts Of A Success Fee, With Jessica Polito
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Jessica is the Founder and Principal for Turkey Hill Management, a mergers & acquisitions consulting firm that assists financial advisors with the sale, acquisition, integration, or merger of their firms. My guest on today's podcast is Jessica Polito.
Conflicts of interest in mergers and acquisitions: the importance of Golden Parachutes
One to One
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Written by Simón Restrepo, Partner at ONEtoONE Corporate Finance Colombia In the exciting world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), conflicts of interest between company owners and employees can be challenging, particularly without established golden parachutes. Before Read More.
Western Union CEO: ‘We’re On An M&A Hunt’
PYMNTS
AUGUST 10, 2020
I am pretty active on the mergers and acquisitions front,” CEO Hikmet Ersek told the newspaper. Ersek said he is not waiting for a vaccine to pursue acquisitions. “It The Financial Times (FT) reported Western Union (WU) is planning to use opportunities arising from the pandemic to gobble up its weaker rivals. “I
Decline in M&A in fintech sector, 30 acquisitions in 2023: Report
CFO News
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
According to a recent report by Growthpal, there has been a marginal decline in mergers and acquisitions in the fintech space in 2023, with lending leading the acquisitions with about 30 per cent, followed by payments and wealthtech. Here's what the report revealed:
Female leadership Q&A: Two sports that are similar to M&A
Future CFO
MAY 12, 2024
FutureCFO: From your bio I learnt that you became passionate about M&A at a young age. Sophie Fischer (SF): I first became passionate about merger and acquisition transactions in my teenage years in high school. I would watch my father, who worked on different M&A projects, and think: “Wow, that’s such an exciting job!”
Five key M&A trends for 2024
Future CFO
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
There are five key M&A trends for 2024 while AI would reignite the global market, said WT W recently. However, the potential for disruption in 2024 remains considerable and the outlook for the M&A market hard to predict, with high borrowing costs, geopolitical conflict, and a packed election calendar around the world, WTW said.
2021 M&A report: Mastering the art of breaking up | The M&A market responds to COVID-19
Future CFO
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
During the launch of BCG's recent Global M&A Report, Dr. Jens Kengelbach shed light on how the M&A market responds to COVID-19 generally. The post 2021 M&A report: Mastering the art of breaking up | The M&A market responds to COVID-19 appeared first on FutureCFO.
Bold moves in global M&A might appear in 2023
Future CFO
FEBRUARY 5, 2023
Bold moves in global M&A might appear in 2023 — a year full of uncertainties, said Bain & Company recently when releasing its 5th annual Global Mergers & Acquisitions Report. This can be measured in the superior shareholder return of M&A active companies, the firm said.
FIS, Global Payments Eyed Merger, But Talk Broke Down, Report Says
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 20, 2020
In particular, Norcross has said he wants to continue to grow through acquisitions. billion in third quarter earnings reported in October, which was largely attributable to the acquisition of Worldpay. The company's merchant solutions side saw the benefits of the Worldpay acquisition, increasing revenues by 44 percent to $1.01
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Demark’s Nets Merging With Italy’s Payments Giant Nexi
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
European payments rivals Nets of Denmark and Nexi of Italy have negotiated an “all-share” merger deal that would establish a large payments platform for the pan-European market, the companies said in a statement on Monday (Nov. Recent mergers and acquisitions (M&A) include Concardis Payment Group, Dotpay/eCard, P24 and PeP. .
First Citizens, CIT Group Merger Will Create $100B Bank
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 16, 2020
billion all-stock merger deal between First Citizens and CIT Group will result in the creation of the 19 th biggest U.S. Alemany , chairwoman and CEO of CIT , is a key player in the merger, and will assume the role of vice chairwoman and serve on the new company’s 14-member board of directors. An approximate $2.2
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Apple/Disney: Is Apple About To Make The Happiest Acquisition On Earth?
PYMNTS
MARCH 17, 2020
aren’t new – they go back to Disney ’s 2006 acquisition of Pixar. Fast-forward a few months, and it seems the Apple/Disney acquisition rumor is again riding high amid the wave of uncertainty crashing through markets, thanks to the coronavirus epidemic. The latest rumors about Apple buying Walt Disney Co. The service signed up 26.5
The Rigors and Rewards of Growth Through M&A
E78 Partners
JULY 3, 2023
Over the past decade, the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape has evolved significantly, driven by changing economic conditions, technological advancements, and evolving strategic objectives of companies. In terms of rapid growth, M&A can provide immediate access to new markets, technologies, and customer bases.
Global M&A poised for growth as storm clouds recede
Future CFO
JANUARY 18, 2024
Global M&A is set to grow again after losing steam in the final three months of 2023, said WTW recently. According to WTW’s Quarterly Deal Performance Monitor (QDPM), companies completing M&A deals in the fourth quarter of 2023—based on share price performance—underperformed the wider market by –13.6
Top M&A trends in 2024
Future CFO
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
There are several top M&A trends in 2004, according to advisory firm Gartner. The top M&A trends in 2024 identified by the research firm are as follow. The top M&A trends in 2024 identified by the research firm are as follow.
Global M&A performance enjoys bounce back in Q3
Future CFO
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Global M&A performance bounced back in the third quarter of this year, said WTW recently when releasing its research on completed deals from the Quarterly Deal Performance Monitor (QDPM). Based on share price performance, buyers outclassed the wider market by +3.9 Research highlights.
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