Comparative Analysis Of Mergers And Acquisitions In The New Member States Of European Union

Table 1 CAARs of total sample-their significance levels

by Elsevier Ltd.
Mergers and acquisitions in the new member states of European Union (EU-10) are investigated in the study. The author concentrates on mergers and acquisitions value creation issue in the region. Event study methodology is employed to investigate the scientific problem of value generation as a consequence of analysed transactions. […] Read more

Global Transactions Forecast: The Impact Of Macro Trends On Future M&A And IPO Activity

Figure 1 Global MA-IPO transactions

by Baker & McKenzie
The fundamental drivers of global transactions are pointing to a continued strong upturn in M&A and IPOs over the next three years. Global economic growth is expected to accelerate, and low interest rates and easy credit conditions in key countries are likely to maintain upward momentum in equity markets. […] Read more

Dealing With Uncertainty: Strategies For Overcoming Compliance Risk And Regulatory Challenges In Cross-Border M&A

Figure 1 Pharmerging Markets

by Baker & McKenzie
When you look at the numbers, there’s no question why global pharmaceutical companies have set their sights on emerging markets for future growth. From 2012 to 2017, global pharmaceutical sales are expected to rise 13% in the “pharmerging markets,” compared to 2% for the top mature markets, according to the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics. […] Read more

Creating Value In Telecoms Consolidation

Figure 1 Synergies justify over half of Purchase Prices paid in three EU Mobile Mergers

by Arthur D. Little
Europe is experiencing an unparalleled wave of telecom mergers, but value creation is far from certain. Executives charged with telecom integration are facing pressure to meet expectations on synergies, which increasingly are expected to amount to over half of the purchase price. This Arthur D. Little viewpoint provides lessons learned, benchmarks and recommendations to help telecom executives successfully create value through the post-merger integration process. […] Read more

Geld sucht Unternehmen

Investieren in Deutsche Unternehmen

by Salzburger Nachrichten
Deutschland erlebt einen Ansturm auf seine Unternehmen. Ziel der Begierde sind vor allem Markenunternehmen, aktuell stehen die Investoren zum Beispiel beim Modekonzern Willy Bogner Schlange. Und in Österreich? Da steht gerade BauMax, eine bekannte Marke, wenn auch eine finanziell ramponierte, in der Auslage. Bis zu zehn Interessenten werden kolportiert, darunter die Branchenriesen Obi aus Deutschland, Kingfisher aus Großbritannien und Adeo aus Frankreich.[…]Read more

M&A is again en vogue, with the exception of Austria

Das Geld sitzt wieder locker bei den großen Konzernen; das führt zu einer Welle milliardenschwerer Fusionen und Übernahmen. Nur in Österreich kommen die Deals nicht in Schwung. WIEN. Sie sind wieder da, die großen Deals: General Electric und Siemens kämpfen um die französische Alstom, Pfizer jagt Astra-Zeneca, und Telefonica ringt mit den Behörden um die … Read more

Insurance 2020: A Quiet Revolution – The Future Of Insurance M&A

Image 1 Insurance M&A

by PricewaterhouseCoopers
The global insurance industry’s outlook is improving. The mature economies of Europe and North America are moving towards recovery, while the emerging markets of Asia and Latin America continue to grow. A pickup in global premiums is forecast, but the industry should not expect a return to the old ways. Insurers are operating in a world where the goal of long-term growth seems to be getting further away. Instead, insurers face a range of obstacles including persistently low investment yields, tightening regulation and overcapacity in many markets. […] Read more

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