Chinese Virgin move not the only play
There is no doubt that China is becoming a global M&A; player: foreign M&A; deals by Chinese firms totalled $US95 billion in the first three months of the year.
Mid-market M&A spurring private equity
As the global volume and value of M&A; transactions has surged over recent decades, the role of private equity players has increased with it.
Genuine dual track business sales rare
Competitive dual track sales are attractive but difficult to accomplish.
Shareholder activism on the march
As anyone who watches Game of Thrones knows, "winter is com-ing". So is shareholder activism, and the consequences could be just as alarming.
M&A deals flag but don't write 2016 off yet
M&A; activity has slowed considerably after a bumper 2015, but the fundamentals point to more action from foreign and domestic companies.
