Alternate providers adding liquidity
The manufacturing and hospitality sectors remain bearish on funding but there's more optimism in the energy, technology and transport sectors.
Due diligence evolving to see what is really going on
When it comes to M&A; the importance of getting the due diligence process right not only remains an integral factor but it is evolving.
Baby Boomers not transferring their wealth yet
There was a wave of business exits after the GFC but it has been largely stable since then, say the experts.
Cool heads needed on topic of foreign investment
Attitudes to foreign investment affect the M&A; market on a number of levels.
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.
