Entries by Rhulani Maluleka

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.

SaaS Valuation Index Q2 2025 reveals four trends shaping SaaS M&A

The global SaaS M&A market is undergoing a significant recalibration in 2025, moving away from the high-velocity, growth-at-all-costs era towards a more measured and selective environment. After a period of turbulence, a new landscape is emerging, defined by valuation discipline, a flight to quality, and diverging regional trends.

How M&A can support the global ambitions of your business

Many businesses with global ambitions eventually reach a crossroads: how to grow beyond what organic expansion can deliver. For family-owned companies, that challenge is especially complex. The key is not just scaling up but doing so in a way that preserves the values, identity, and continuity that underpin long-term success.

India’s emergence as an economic powerhouse for global M&A

India is undergoing one of the most remarkable economic transformations of the 21st century. Already the world’s fifth-largest economy, it is on track to overtake Japan and Germany to claim third place before the decade ends. Its rapid GDP growth, youthful workforce, and far-reaching policy reforms are reshaping its role in global business – and driving a surge in cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A).