In the dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), companies navigating cross-border deals encounter countless unique regulatory hurdles due to diverse legal systems, cultural nuances, competition, and political considerations.
In the current challenging buyers’ market, dealmakers are facing increased pressure to successfully close transactions. The recent Mergermarket M&A Forum Germany shed light on the shift from a seller’s market to a buyer’s market, where buyers are taking extra precautions to safeguard their interests, such as incorporating prolonged earnout clauses into their deals.
The car subscription model is a significant disruptor in a rapidly evolving automotive landscape. Born from consumers growing weary of traditional vehicle ownership, this model has produced considerable company valuations akin to early Mobility-as-a-Service breakthroughs like Uber and Bolt. This dynamic has made players in this sector attractive to investors and considerably influenced merger and acquisition (M&A) strategies.
Succession is a multifaceted endeavour, requiring the fusion of two spheres that are traditionally kept distinct: family and business. Successions that are successful are relatively few – 30% in the first generation and a mere 10% in the second. To navigate this intricate process effectively and impartially, the guidance of a professional consultant is indispensable. They serve as a vital ally in stewarding the transition successfully and fairly, benefiting all stakeholders involved and ensuring the legacy of the family.
Translink Corporate Finance recently held its bi-annual Directors Meeting in Miami, where dealmakers from over 20 countries gathered to discuss cross-border transactions. Translink, which celebrated 50 years of cross-border M&A excellence in 2022, is proud to cover more than 35 countries on six continents. The group attributes its success to regular interaction and strong relationships between its country offices across the globe.
Medium-sized companies in Germany, known as the ‘Mittelstand’, are facing significant succession challenges, as evidenced by recent KfW Research statistics:
Translink Corporate Finance in France and Spain have successfully established themselves in the Franco-Spanish SMID Cap M&A market in 2022 by concluding five notable transactions.
The Paris- and Barcelona-based boutiques started 2022 off strong, with the acquisition of Clevertask (Spain) by Alten Group (France) in January, followed by the Gecol acquisition (Spain) by Soprema Group (France) and Satucesa (Spain) by Baobag (France) in April.
Reusing, reducing, and recycling; carbon neutral policies and green technologies are today critical considerations that can directly impact a company’s attractiveness, reputation, and valuation. Regulatory requirements and changing consumer attitudes are among the factors contributing to this seismic shift in how companies operate now and into the future.
As the healthcare industry continues to evolve with the help of AI and technological advancements, the dream of #healthcareforall is becoming more attainable. M&A activity is playing a pivotal role in moving the industry forward through critical consolidation and sector cross-pollination.
On this Global Healthcare Day (7 April), Translink healthcare expert group co-heads, Jens Borelli-Kjær and Rebecca Zhu, share their insights on some of the AI successes they’ve seen in recent years and their forecasts for the future.
Translink turned 50 in 2022 – a landmark anniversary for the mid-market corporate finance leader. In a global market mired by the Russian Ukraine conflict, rising inflation, interest hikes, political and economic uncertainty and the COVID-19 pandemic, Translink Corporate Finance conducted significant transactions across offices spanning 6 continents.
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