Entries by Samantha Petersen

Translink CF M&A Automotive Insights Report FY2023/24 Highlights

Our Translink CF M&A Automotive Insights Report FY2023/24 explores OEMs, Components, and Dealers, highlighting key 2023 factors that are driving the M&A growth. Looking ahead, we foresee active regional acquisitions of EV start-ups and strategic mergers in 2024 and beyond. The automotive M&A market will stay vibrant, driven by tech advancements, market expansion, and innovation.

SaaS Market Rebounds: Translink Reports Q1 FY’24 Surge in Deal Volume After 2023 Decline

Translink Corporate Finance has released its quarterly SaaS (Software as a Service) Valuation Index, summarising performance in FY 2023, with future forecasts based on Q1 FY’24. The Index comprises 136 companies across Europe, the USA, and the rest of the world (RoW). It’s an ideal benchmark for private small-to-mid-market B2B SaaS companies in Europe, with 60% of the sample matching this profile.

Translink CF IT Services Index for Q1 of 2024 Summary

The Translink Corporate Finance IT Services Index for Q1 of 2024, reviews valuations across three dynamic IT subsectors, showcasing their upward momentum. This analysis is particularly relevant for businesses with market capitalisations ranging from approximately €50 million to €100 billion.

Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to Plastiform, Inc. and its subsidiary Precision Formed Plastics, Inc. on the sale to Nefab Group

Translink Corporate Finance in the United States and Sweden advised Plastiform, Inc. and its subsidiary Precision Formed Plastics, Inc. on the sale to Nefab Group. Nefab Group, through Nefab Packaging, Inc. USA, has acquired Plastiform, Inc. and its subsidiary Precision Formed Plastics, Inc., a Texas based group specialising in high quality thermoformed cushioning solutions.

Understanding M&A Pitfalls and the Role of Expert Advisors

According to research by McKinsey & Company, about 10% of all larger mergers and acquisitions (M&A) fail to materialise into successful ventures annually – highlighting the complexity of conducting these transactions. As a seasoned M&A advisor with almost 25 years of experience, Jari Lauriala, Partner at Translink Corporate Finance Finland, provides valuable insights into the factors contributing to M&A failures and how expert advisors like Translink Corporate help mitigate these risks.