EY | Global news | Mergers & Acquisitions

An overview of EY global news on Mergers & Acquisitions:

United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Global IPO market endured meltdown in late 2022 In stark contrast to a stellar 2021, the global IPO market saw volumes collapse in the last 12 months. Proceeds also tumbled by 61%, according to a new report.
12 January 2023
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

EY: Two thirds of Middle East CEOs to pursue M&A in 2022 Two thirds of CEOs in the Middle East plan to pursue a merger or acquisition in the next 12 months, with the majority of deals focused on future-proofing business strategies and optimising core busin
19 April 2022
Asia

Asia | Regional

Research: Asia Pacific bucks global slump in IPO activity After record-high levels of global IPO activity in 2021, volatile market conditions triggered by the Ukraine war has led to a significant slowdown in IPO activity during the first quarter of this yea
03 April 2022
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Two-thirds of UK CEOs to accelerate M&A agenda in 2022 The majority of UK corporates are expecting to accelerate investment and undertake mergers and acquisitions in 2022.
15 February 2022
United States

North America | United States

Mitch Berlin named vice chair of EY Americas strategy and transactions Mitch Berlin has been promoted to EY Americas strategy and transactions vice chair.
18 January 2022
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

EY adds PeakEPM to financial services consulting business Big Four firm EY has acquired PeakEPM, as it looks to strengthen its consulting offering for financial services, industrial and energy firms.
14 December 2021
Canada

North America | Canada

Canadian firms targeting growth through mergers With business leaders optimistic about a return to profitability, Canadian companies are looking to drive growth through mergers and acquisitions, according to EY’s “Global Capital Confidence Baromet
15 June 2021
Asia

Asia | Regional

7 in 10 Asian companies plan to divest portfolio business A new EY survey among over 300 C-suite executives across Asia Pacific revealed that heavy divestment is on the cards this year – to make room for investments in sustainability, technology and supply-
08 June 2021
United States

North America | United States

US execs plan to boost digital spend, continue M&A rebound Most US business leaders plan to increase digital investment in 2021, according to EY’s 23rd US Global Capital Confidence Barometer.
02 March 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Alantra, EY and PwC advise on Sigma Sports | Primary Capital deal UK-based private equity group Primary Capital has purchased a minority stake in bicycle retail giant Sigma Sports. The company is expected to use the new backing to fund an expansion drive.
24 February 2021
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

EY and RSM advise Sovos and Accordance on acquisition Global tax software provider Sovos has announced the acquisition of UK firm Accordance, which specialises in VAT managed services.
23 July 2020
Asia

Asia | Regional

SEA deal activity by private equity and venture capital on a slide Investments made by private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) across Southeast Asia (SEA) has slowed considerably in the first quarter, amid the Covid-19 pandemic-led crisis.
08 July 2020
Asia

Asia | Regional

The go-to financial advisors for mergers & acquisitions in Asia The Asia Pacific mergers & acquisitions landscape slowed last year after recently running hot. That is likely to change again in the year ahead.
26 March 2020
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

British Steel rescued by Jingye deal 10 months after administrators were first appointed at British Steel, the organisation has been sold to China-based steelmaker Jingye.
12 March 2020
Asia

Asia | Regional

Oil & Gas M&A deal value in Asia Pacific jumps to $27 billion The Asia-Pacific (APAC) market has emerged as the beneficiary of shifting priorities in the global oil & gas mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape, as the sector takes stock of decarbonisation eff
11 March 2020
India

Asia | India

EY appointed to manage merger of three major banks EY has been called in to help with the mammoth task of merging three major Indian banks – Punjab National Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, and United Bank of India.
22 January 2020
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

EY Corporate Finance Woman award winners named in KSA and Bahrain Bahrain Polytechnic student Fatema Alhaddad has won the inaugural EY Corporate Finance Woman of the Year award in Bahrain, while fellow graduate Yara Bugis has claimed the crown for Saudi Arabia.
13 January 2020
United States

North America | United States

US most attractive M&A target country, finds annual EY report Despite geopolitical and economic headwinds, global executives are bullish on mergers and acquisitions activity, according to EY’s 21st Global Capital Confidence Barometer.
21 October 2019
Australia

Oceania | Australia

M&A in mining & metals sector reaches highest point in 5 years Australia is becoming an increasingly popular destination for investment in the global mining & metals sector, which has been expanding throughout the course of last year.
29 April 2019
India

Asia | India

EY launches new blockchain Smart Contract Analyzer solution in India Big Four accounting and advisory firm EY appears to be ramping up its capabilities in the blockchain department, having released a new blockchain-based solution for contract analysis to build on its
25 April 2019
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Corporates continue to explore M&A as part of growth strategy Geopolitical uncertainty, and recent market stutters, have done little to dent corporate optimism in earnings, credit availability, short-term market stability and equity valuations.
11 June 2018
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

KPMG and EY acknowledged at Middle East M&A Awards for 2018 Big Four firms KPMG and EY have taken home awards in the third annual Mergermarket Middle Eastern M&A Awards for 2018, with the event held in Dubai earlier last month.
30 May 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Twelve financial consulting firms scoop EMEA M&A Advisor awards Twelve financial advisory firms have managed to scoop an award during M&A Advisor’s 2nd EMEA Corporate Growth Summit, held in London last week.
08 May 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Record number of companies planning to divest in 2018, says EY A record number of companies is planning their business or parts of it in 2018, as they navigate ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical issues and face intense pressure to evolve their business model
09 April 2018
India

Asia | India

M&A activity in India's telecom industry booms to $14.7 billion 2017 was a banner year for mergers and acquisitions in the Indian telecom industry.
09 April 2018
India

Asia | India

EY: India to see healthy M&A activity driven by domestic deals As India moves into the top 100 countries for ease of doing business, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activity in the country is expected to grow strongly over the next year.
29 January 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Technology companies leverage M&A for innovation and growth Technology, media and telecommunications companies find themselves in a period of rapid change, as digital and new technologies shift borders and transform whole industries.
22 December 2017
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Corporate finance and M&A advisors compete for Yorkshire Awards The Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) scene of Yorkshire is performing well at present, with the region’s businesses completing over 300 deals worth around £4 billion over the last year.
13 November 2017
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Dealmakers remain buoyant about Britain despite Brexit UK remains the top destination for global dealmakers looking to invest in Europe, despite uncertainty resulting from Brexit.
02 November 2017
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Bain & Company and EY advise Advent on Williams Lea Tag deal Advent International has acquired Williams Lea Tag, a global professional services player specialising in marketing supply chain services.
12 September 2017
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

M&A deal activity likely to remain robust on corporate growth demand M&A activity is expected to remain robust going into 2017, a new study has found.
12 July 2017
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Five consulting firms advise on acquisition of Willerby by Equistone Equistone Partners has purchased a majority stake in UK-based static caravan manufacturers Willerby from Caird Capital, for an undisclosed fee.
29 June 2017

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