Entries by Rhulani Maluleka

Translink CF’s 2025 Logistics Report reveals three drivers defining M&A deal value

The global Logistics M&A market is undergoing a crucial phase of stabilisation in 2025, moving away from the post-pandemic volatility towards a more normalised and strategic environment. After a period of structural upheaval driven by inflation and supply chain disruptions, a new landscape is emerging, defined by valuation stability, a focus on resilience and the integration of critical technologies.

Translink CF’s global team charts 2026 strategy from Swiss summit

Translink Corporate Finance recently concluded its bi-annual Directors Meeting, held from October 21-22 in the inspiring alpine setting of Morschach, Switzerland. The event brought together 50 M&A experts in person, while streaming key sessions live to the group’s remaining specialists across 36 offices, reinforcing the firm’s unified global strategy and collaborative spirit.

Translink CF’s latest IT Services Valuation Index: A mixed picture

Translink Corporate Finance’s latest IT Services Valuation Index for H1 2025 reveals a sector in transition, balancing enduring long-term demand with short-term caution. The first half of the year was defined by economic volatility, shifting government policies and persistent geopolitical tensions, all of which impacted corporate confidence and delayed discretionary IT spend.

SaaS M&A 2025: Market Trends and Valuation Insights

The global SaaS M&A landscape is undergoing a fundamental recalibration in 2025. The era of high-velocity, growth-at-all-costs dealmaking has given way to a more measured and discerning environment, where financial discipline and proven performance are paramount.