Middle East Archives - IMAA – Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions, and Alliances

The Power Of Alliances: Partnering For Growth In The Insurance Sector

June 23, 2023March 24, 2016 by Christopher Kummer

by KPMG
This is an era of unprecedented change for the insurance sector. New technologies, new customer expectations, new regulations and new competitive pressures are rapidly disrupting the traditional insurance business model. In this environment, insurance organizations have no choice but to adapt. The good news is that the vast majority of insurance executives intuitively know they need to be more innovative. […] Read more

Global Oil And Gas Transactions Review 2015

August 21, 2023January 27, 2016 by Christopher Kummer

by Ernst & Young
The dramatic drop in both crude oil and natural gas prices across the year combined with a high level of uncertainty about their future trajectory challenged oil and gas merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2015. Crude oil prices, which began the year at US$55 per barrel (Brent), declined to US$37 per barrel by December, the lowest level since May 2004 with natural gas prices experiencing a similar journey. […] Read more

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

August 21, 2023July 2, 2015 by Christopher Kummer

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

M&A Beyond Borders: Opportunities And Risks

August 21, 2023March 8, 2008 by Michael Tierney

Figure 1 Attractiveness of regions as M&A destinations

by Marsh, Mercer, Kroll
Emerging market corporations are now more confident in their pursuit of M&A. Chinese, Indian and Russian companies have been prolific in venturing outside their domestic markets to do deals, demonstrating that they are well-managed, efficient and globally competitive. Many of them have recently had initial public offerings on stock exchanges – not so much to raise capital as to demonstrate greater transparency, dispel perceptions of reputational issues and effectively pave the way for future M&A deals. […] Read more

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