Entries by Samantha Petersen

Navigating government influence in cross-border M&A

Cross-border M&A faces unprecedented geopolitical headwinds that threaten deals before and after closing. A recent case saw the French government block the sale of Photonis, a French defence technology company, to a US buyer, Teledyne, citing national security concerns.

IT Services Valuation Index for Q1 2025 reveals cautious optimism and sectoral contrasts

The Translink Corporate Finance IT Services Valuation Index for Q1 2025 reveals a sector navigating a complex landscape shaped by persistent macroeconomic headwinds and evolving technological demands. While FY24 presented a “mixed bag” of fortunes across the different sub-sectors, the IT Services market demonstrated notable resilience, particularly in the latter half of the year, setting a cautiously optimistic tone for FY25.

Balancing the books for cross-border M&A in India

Statista recently reported that India has become an attractive mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market. The data platform projects that M&A transaction value in this region will reach US$44.86 billion in 2025, with the average transaction amounting to US$105.52 million.

Translink Corporate Finance advised the minority shareholders in Aas Mek Verksted AS on the sale of their shares to the majority owners

Translink Corporate Finance in Norway acted as the advisor to the minority shareholders in Aas Mek Verksted AS, who have opted to sell their shares to the majority owners, streamlining ownership within the company. With this transaction, Aas Mek Verksted AS reinforces its long-term vision under consolidated ownership, ensuring continuity in its shipbuilding operations.