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The Belgium M&A Summer Party was a great success! We’re committed to more than just supporting successful deals—we’re dedicated to fostering the strong community that drives them. Hosted by M&A Community Belgium, the Summer Party brought together top professionals from across the M&A space, providing a valuable opportunity to form new connections, share insights, and lay the groundwork for future partnerships. The event highlighted the importance of collaboration and the strength of a united M&A community in Belgium. It’s this shared energy and passion that continues to push the industry forward, and we’re proud to support this journey. A big thank you to everyone who attended and made it a memorable day!

🌟 Honoring M&A excellence in Africa 🌟 This week, we’re spotlighting Morne van der Merwe: founding partner at Alchemy Law. He is a driving force behind some of the most impactful M&A deals in Africa. South Africa's M&A landscape has been shaken by intense inflation, making investors more cautious and creating fresh challenges for dealmakers to navigate. While this hostile environment opens up multiple challenges for African deal-makers, it also provides numerous opportunities. While Morné has expressed optimism, he knows success can only be awarded when the risks and rewards are correctly assessed. “M&A space play is not only to ensure that you have a proper transaction in place but also to ensure that when it comes to the allocation of risk and responsibility, there is absolute clarity on what the risks are and what the responsibilities are,” says Morné. 👉 Read the full interview to get the inside story. The link is in the comments.

🌍 Spotlight on Africa's M&A Heroes 🌍 This week, we’re proud to shine a light on our third dealmaker collaborator Wildu du Plessis: Founding partner at Alchemy Law , and a true visionary in the African M&A landscape. The South African M&A environment has faced intense inflation, resulting in reluctant investors which has opened up new challenges for dealmakers. With a shift towards offensive transactions, companies are searching for expansion prospects in offshore markets. Wildu, a specialist in finance and investment, suggests making creative yet strategic plans that have assessed all potential outcomes to handle unexpected challenges. In our African M&A Outlook report, Wildu shares how his team leverages Ansarada’s AI tools to deliver quality, confidence, and protection for buyers—accelerating transactions and offering insights into industry-specific trends. “Another aspect I want to highlight is how the use of AI in due diligence could change the game plan moving forward,” says Wildu. We couldn’t agree more. 👉 Read the full interview to get the inside scoop. The link is in the comments. #MergersAndAcquisitions #AfricaMandA #BusinessGrowth #Ansarada

🔍 What shaping the future of M&A in Australia? 🌏 We’ve just unveiled our latest ANZ M&A Outlook Report 2024/2025 - featuring expert opinions from 11 of Australia’s top dealmakers. Here’s what you need to know: ✅ Tech companies are becoming increasingly attractive for M&A as businesses seek for innovative ways to grow. ✅ Businesses are turning to Australia as a strategic gateway to the Asia-Pacific market due to its similarities with Western markets and strong trade ties with China. ✅ Private equity firms are expected to be highly active in the market in the coming year, driven by the need to make deals after a period of hesitation. ✅ Upcoming regulatory changes are raising concerns among dealmakers about potential delays and potential effects on certain types of transactions. This could not be done without the valuable contribution from some of the top dealmakers in the country. A special thanks to Tim Miles (Miles Advisory Partners), Gareth Cope (Miles Advisory Partners), Rawdon Briggs (Colliers), Mark Calvetti (William Buck), Kate Koidl (MinterEllison), Holly Stiles (Grant Thornton Australia), Hemang Shah (Jones Day), Chris Brown (Hall & Wilcox), Brendan Mulheron (UBS), Andrew McFarlane (BDO in Australia) & David Friedlander (King & Wood Mallesons) Link to the full report in the comments

🌍 Celebrating Ansarada's M&A Champions in Africa 🌍 We're proud to introduce our second dealmaker collaborator John Bellew: Head of Private Equity at Bowmans (Law Firm). Over the past year, the South African M&A environment has been challenged by intense inflation, leading to cautious investors and creating new hurdles for dealmakers. Successfully navigating the African private equity landscape now requires adapting to macroeconomic shifts, leveraging advanced technology, and managing turbulent investment climates. In our African M&A Outlook report, John discusses how his team uses Ansarada to provide quality and confidence while protecting buyers. John Bellew states: “The ability to run, for example, multiple contracts through an AI machine to extract common clauses and analyse them is now something we can do easily, so AI in the context of diligence is definitely something that we are focused on.” Read the full blog post via the comments below 👇 #MergersAndAcquisitions #AfricaMandA #BusinessGrowth #Ansarada

🌟 Celebrating Ansarada's M&A Champions in Africa 🌟 Last month, we launched Ansarada Africa’s M&A Outlook Report, which has truly been a massive success, already reaching key dealmakers across the continent. Each week, we'll highlight an African M&A champion who uses Ansarada for deal success. We’re excited to introduce our first champion, Lydia Shadrach-Razzino, Partner and Head of M&A at Baker McKenzie. Despite the challenges of inflation in the African M&A environment, Lydia remains optimistic, turning challenges into growth opportunities. Her strategic insights help companies reduce risk, make informed decisions, and maximize value. Lydia shares how her team uses Ansarada to deliver confidence and quality, with data rooms proving essential in streamlining diligence during this volatile time. Read the full blog post via the comments below 👇 #MergersAndAcquisitions #AfricaMandA #BusinessGrowth #Ansarada

IT’S A HISTORIC DAY FOR SYDNEY after the first driverless service under the harbour and the central city carried its first passengers. Today marks a proud moment for all of us at Ansarada involved in the Technology for procurement of this monumental project. The Sydney Metro represents not just a step forward in urban mobility but a leap in engineering, innovation, and public infrastructure. Ansarada technology was honoured to support the intricate procurement processes that made this high-stakes Sydney Metro system a reality. Our contribution to the infrastructure that underpins such a transformative project showcases our commitment to excellence in every facet of our work. Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this vision to life, and here’s to a future where our cities move faster and smarter. Photos by Sydney Morning Herald: @janiebarrrettphotos, @dion_georgopoulos, @kate.geraghty #SydneyMetro #Infrastructure #Innovation #ProudMoment #UrbanMobility #SydneyMorningHerald

Let’s celebrate Belgium’s best M&A Dealmakers! See you in Brussels.

THE ANSARADA SUMMER SAIL We were thrilled to hoist the sails of another year in dealmaking with our fantastic Advantage Partners in the Netherlands and Belgium recently. The afternoon was filled with sun, sailing and a little friendly competition between the teams as they battled it out to become the 2024 Sailing Champions. Special thanks to Willem van Aalst, Vanessa D'Andrea, Dirk-Jan Engelaar and Alina Hinterberger for organising the day. The enthusiasm and summer spirit made the day unforgettable. We are looking forward to another year of sailing into deals with confidence. Thank you to all of our customers who joined us on the day.

🇩🇪 From German Motor Sports to M&A: Martin Petsch drives DZ BANK AG forward 💼🚗 🇩🇪 We're love this film and are excited to share the inspiring journey of Martin Petsch from Stuttgart, Germany, a motorsports enthusiast who also spearheads M&A success at DZ Bank with the power of the Ansarada Deal Platform. 📈 Martin Petsch is the Managing Director and Head of Industrials & Automotive at DZ Bank, overseeing M&A mandates in these sectors. Martin's connection from the high-speed world of racing to the meticulous realm of collaboration in mergers and acquisitions is nothing short of extraordinary. Just as precision, teamwork, collaboration, and agility are crucial on the racetrack, these qualities have become Martin's strengths in navigating complex M&A transactions. In our Latest Pathfinder video case study, Martin reveals how the Ansarada Deal Platform has been a game-changer for DZ Bank, providing unparalleled security, efficiency, and insight. Learn how Martin's unique background fuels his approach to deal-making, driving DZ Bank towards greater heights. 🔹 Key highlights from the video: - Martin’s innovative strategies for leveraging technology in M&A - The tangible benefits DZ Bank has realised using Ansarada - Insights into the future of M&A from an industry expert Join us as we explore Martin's captivating story and see firsthand how DZ Bank is redefining success in the financial world. 🚀 Don't miss out on this compelling narrative. Watch the full video now and get inspired by Martin's journey! 👇 👇 Film created by Justin Smith #Ansarada #DZBank #CaseStudy #MandA #SuccessStory #Innovation #Technology #FinancialServices