The addition of infrastructure to PE firms’ playbooks is part of a broader embrace of adjacent private market asset classes-
After a difficult year in which unlisted, closed-end infrastructure funds raised US$112...more
M&A is proving popular with companies looking to reinvigorate their portfolios and adapt to shifting consumer demands -
The North American food sector is experiencing a period of transition. Large food producers benefited...more
The US private equity (PE) market in 2022 aligned overall with the broader M&A trend—activity eased off considerably, year-on-year, but remained above historic levels—and like the M&A market at large, it tailed off as the...more
Although the record-breaking deal activity of 2021 spilled over into 2022, headwinds in the first quarter developed into a significant slowdown during the rest of 2022, with an expectation of continued slowness as we enter...more
1/30/2023
/ Acquisitions ,
Buyers ,
Capital Markets ,
CFIUS ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Domestic Dealmaking ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Global Dealmaking ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Mergers ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Private Equity ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Real Estate Market ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Sellers ,
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) ,
Technology
In line with overall M&A activity, US PE dealmaking in H1 lagged behind 2021 in terms of both value and volume. Total deal value of US$415 billion during the first half of the year represents a 28 percent fall...more
8/24/2022
/ Acquisitions ,
Buyouts ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Divestiture ,
Dodd-Frank ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Global Market ,
Investment ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity Firms ,
Proposed Rules ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Solar Energy ,
Wind Power
Private equity's secret sauce has long been its knack for operationally transforming businesses. The name of the game is growing market share, revenues and profits before selling upgraded companies for a higher multiple than...more
In line with the broader M&A market, private equity firms had an exceptionally busy 2021. Deal value soared to US$987.6 billion in the year, more than doubling what was an already high total of US$474.5 billion in 2020. This...more
Logistics, packaging and shipments companies are using M&A to expand their service coverage and future proof -
If 2020 was defined by the humanitarian crisis of the coronavirus pandemic, then 2021 has been the year of...more
12/23/2021
/ Acquisitions ,
Amazon ,
Asia ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Emerging Markets ,
EU ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Logistics ,
Mergers ,
Supply Chain ,
Surveys ,
UK
The global response to the pandemic, including unprecedented vaccine rollouts, appears to have energized the private equity industry. The second quarter of 2021 saw the highest value figure on record: US$418.3 billion...more
US private equity has rallied following pandemic lockdowns, thanks to adaptations to remote deal processes and record dry powder -
US private equity activity has seen record-breaking levels of activity in the first half of...more
We highlight the responses companies are taking in light of the current environment and the arguments some buyers are making to terminate transactions.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a steep decline in US M&A activity in...more
4/20/2020
/ Acquisitions ,
Breach of Contract ,
Buyers ,
Contract Termination ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Delays ,
Impossibility ,
Material Adverse Effects ,
Mergers ,
Sellers ,
Shareholder Approval
On March 27, 2020, the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (the “Act”). The purpose of the Act is to provide emergency assistance for individuals, families, and businesses affected...more
One of the most highly anticipated elements of relief in the CARES Act is the partially forgivable payroll protection loan for small business....On April 2, 2020, the US Small Business Administration (SBA) issued interim...more
On Friday, March 27, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) submitted by the Senate, and President Trump just signed the bill.The bill...more
4/3/2020
/ Airlines ,
Automotive Industry ,
CARES Act ,
Credit Reporting Agencies ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Loans ,
Mortgages ,
Private Equity ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Student Loans ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Deferral
What is a PPP loan?
On Friday, March 27, 2020, the President signed the CARES Act into law. The bill provides for $2.2 trillion in emergency aid to ease the financial impact of the COVID-19 crisis, including $349 billion...more
What is a PPP loan?
On Friday, March 27, 2020, the President signed the CARES Act into law. The bill provides for $2.2 trillion in emergency aid to ease the financial impact of the COVID-19 crisis, including $349 billion...more
Private equity buyout activity saw an increase in 2018, with volume rising 6 percent to 1,361 deals and value up 7 percent to US$214 billion. Exit volume was down 4 percent to 1,107 deals and value dropped 5 percent to...more