Sourced from the latest Translink Corporate Finance Food & Beverage M&A Industry Insights Report, this infographic presents the key trends that are set to shape the Food & Beverage sector in 2025. From sustainability-driven innovation and tech-enabled food production to the rise of health-conscious consumption, these trends are reshaping consumer behavior and driving new avenues for growth and investment in the industry.
In the United Kingdom, recent adjustments announced in the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) will play a crucial role in structuring and negotiating mergers and acquisitions, impacting both the buyer’s and seller’s final returns. To shed light on how recent CGT adjustments will shape M&A transactions, we’ve gathered insights from Andy Haigh, Partner at our Translink Corporate Finance office in the UK.
In the United Kingdom, recent adjustments announced in the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) will play a crucial role in structuring and negotiating mergers and acquisitions, impacting both the buyer’s and seller’s final returns. To shed light on how recent CGT adjustments will shape M&A transactions, we’ve gathered insights from Andy Haigh, Partner at our Translink Corporate Finance office in the UK.
Nordic countries have emerged as a powerhouse within this thriving landscape, with Finland and Norway establishing themselves as dynamic IT development, innovation, and investment hubs.
This week, over 100 Translink Corporate Finance M&A experts from 35+ countries came together for a virtual Directors Meeting – a collaborative session reinforcing our shared commitment to a singular purpose: We get the deal done!
As we progress through 2024, the IT Services sector demonstrates a steady yet cautious landscape, with valuations remaining largely unchanged from earlier in the year. Despite the resilience, challenges such as extended sales cycles, tight client budgets, and slow growth persist, delaying expectations of a major recovery until 2025.
The Translink Corporate Finance IT Services Valuation Index for Q3 2024 shows that the trading environment for most businesses in the IT services sector remains relatively unchanged from the previous six months. The gradual recovery in the sector has continued into the first half of FY24, with valuations across the sub-sectors holding steady.
Translink Corporate Finance highlights key trends transforming the industrials sector. In the latest Industrials M&A Insights Report, the firm offers a comprehensive analysis of the current trends and future outlook driving the industry.
Translink Corporate Finance reveals top trends shaping the industrials landscape Translink Corporate Finance has unveiled its latest Industrials M&A Insights Report, providing an in-depth analysis of current trends and future projections shaping the industrials sector. The report emphasises ongoing investor interest and strategic consolidation within the industry. The insights indicate a robust M&A landscape, driven by high prices, strategic divesting and investing, and the omnipotent impact of Industry 4.0. The impact of Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 represents a transformative wave for the industrials sector, with technological advancements such as the Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity, cloud computing, mobile technologies, machine-to-machine communication, robotics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence driving significant changes. These technologies are revolutionising manufacturing, increasing operational complexity, and creating a dynamic environment that favours adaptable and technologically advanced companies. The integration of these technologies is expected to drive a surge in M&A activity as companies seek to acquire the necessary capabilities to stay competitive. Industry 4.0 is not only changing how manufacturing is done but also impacting the strategic directions companies take. Businesses that successfully harness these technologies can streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve product quality and customisation. However, companies that fail to adapt may struggle, leading to increased consolidation as larger, more technologically advanced companies acquire those that cannot keep pace. The increased technological complexity requires significant investment in digital infrastructure and a skilled workforce capable of managing and leveraging these new tools. This shift is also likely to spur innovation, leading to new business models and service offerings within the industrials sector. Other trends shaping the industrials landscape: The industrials sector has seen sustained high prices, buoyed by strong earnings across companies of all sizes in 2023. Private equity funds and family offices have played a pivotal role, launching new funds and seeking out small to medium-sized businesses with high growth potential. This persistent demand has driven up prices; a trend likely to continue barring any significant market uncertainties. Industrials companies are simultaneously divesting underperforming and non-core business units while making strategic acquisitions to diversify their portfolios. This dual approach allows companies to focus on core operations while expanding into new products, geographical markets, technologies, and services. The sector is expected to generate more revenue from services in the future, with blurred boundaries and increased cooperation between different industries. Despite geopolitical conflicts, rising energy prices, and high interest rates, M&A activity in the industrials sector has remained relatively unaffected. Although there was a 34% decline in the total number of transactions in 2023 compared to 2022, the sector continues to be resilient. High costs of capital may impact future transaction volumes, but adaptable businesses are likely to weather these challenges. The report anticipates a rise in industry-influential acquisitions as companies seek to acquire the digital capabilities necessary for future growth. E-commerce remains a significant focus, even for companies not traditionally involved in this channel. Consumer and investor demand, along with tighter regulations, are driving companies to adopt strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agendas. Companies will need comprehensive insights into their supply chains, extending to suppliers’ suppliers, to meet these demands. Government regulations regarding competition, especially in the IT sector and other areas with dominant players, could impact the growth prospects of large companies. This may lead to more balanced competitive landscapes across various sectors. Supply chain challenges and increased freight costs are prompting more companies to in-source production. This trend is coupled with significant investments in robotics and digitisation to enhance efficiency and reduce dependency on global supply chains. Translink Corporate Finance’s Industrials M&A Insights Report underscores a dynamic and evolving industrials sector. High prices, strategic M&A activity, and the profound impact of Industry 4.0 are shaping the future landscape. Companies that can adapt to these trends and leverage new technologies will likely thrive. As the sector continues to evolve, the demand for mergers and acquisitions is expected to remain strong, driven by the need for growth, diversification, and technological advancement. With over five decades of experience, deep Industrials sector expertise and an extensive global footprint, Translink is perfectly positioned to be your partner to get the deal done.
Translink Corporate Finance released its quarterly SaaS Valuation Index, evaluating performance for FY 2023 and Q1 FY 2024, and providing forecasts for the rest of 2024. According to the report, in Q1 2024, SaaS companies that exceeded an R40 threshold of 60 traded at an average premium of +207% compared to underperformers, showing significant growth from Q4 2023.
