Pacific Strategies & Assessments’ Post

2023 was a rough year for M&A. Deal activity fell to its lowest level since 2017, according to GF Data’s “Spring 2024 Key Deal Terms.” On the bright side, the average deal price increased in several sectors. Here are some other highlights from the report: >> The average multiple declined to 7.3x, compared with 7.6x across 2022 and 2021. >> Q4 2023 deal terms depict a market tilted towards risk. Buyers maintained the advantage and smaller deals faced persistent challenges. >> Amidst rising interest rates and uncertainties surrounding the economy, use of seller financing and earnouts (SFEs) rose. To read the full report, visit the GF Data website at https://hubs.la/Q02r53cv0. #Deal #Transaction #Mergers #Acquisitions #Valuations #Data https://hubs.la/Q02r5vM60

BFSI sector, specifically, NBFCs segment consumes over USD 500 mn of financial capital; sector continues to outshine given the massive growth, reflective of positive change in Indian economic environment.. #aurum #privateequity #venturecapital #financialsponsors #soverignfunds #pensionfunds #infrafunds #mergers #acquisitions #bfsi #avanse #svatantramicrofin #perfios #MFI #AFHC

In Q1 2024, India leads M&A deals in the Asia-Pacific region, according to S&P Global. -------- I read about this news in Business Standard. Compared to Q1 2023, when the number of deals in Asia either fell or remained stagnant for all other countries, the number of deals closed in Q1 2024 is one more than the previous year. Economic uncertainties, higher funding costs, and increased volatility due to geopolitical risks are among the reasons for the slowdown.However, this highlights India's bright spot in the Asia region. Given the country’s strong forecast and resilience, there is a reasonable expectation for robust deal activity. Source : Business Standard -https://lnkd.in/gS3ewESb #investmentbanking #mergerandacquisitions #merger #acquisitions #india #asia #finance

An important deal for BAT and ITC in India. 

Taureau Group, LLC has published its latest Industrial & Contract Manufacturing Industry Report. Despite a relatively challenging environment navigating higher interest rates, softer overall demand, and general economic uncertainty (including a looming U.S. presidential election), we continue to view U.S. industrial manufacturing deal activity levels as solid, consistent with pre-pandemic levels. Further, we are experiencing a very strong market for high quality and strategic opportunities, a dynamic we expect should continue. Download the entire report here: https://lnkd.in/gjq-wA9E If you have any questions or would like to set up a confidential call or meeting, please e-mail our Industrial & Contract Manufacturing Industry leads Corey Vanderpoel (cv@taureaugroup.com), Nick Mydlach (nm@taureaugroup.com), or Ann Hanna (ah@taureaugroup.com). #TaureauGroup #industrialmanufacturing #industrialandcontractmanufacturing #manufacturingindustry #manufacturingindustryreport #investmentbanking #mergersandacquisitions #mergers #acquisitions #debtplacement #recapitalizations #divestitures #valuations

Competition Commission Of India Feedback can be submitted at - https://lnkd.in/gt6jdnVt #competitionlaw #mergersandacquisitions #mergers #stakeholders #competitioncommissionofindia #compliance #regulatoryaffairs #regulatorycompliance #regulations #feedback

Although deal flow experienced a decline in 2023, there were green shoots as the year came to a close. LSEG reported a 33 percent increase in deal volume in November and December compared to 2022. While some uncertainties remain, the market expects an increase in deal volume at strong multiples. This additional volume will be largely driven by excess cash waiting to be deployed by corporates and private equity buyers. While nobody is advocating for a resurgence to the record levels seen in 2021, resilience continues to define the middle market. https://lnkd.in/gYbAtb44 #StrategicExitAdvisors #mergers #acquisitions #Scalability #InvestmentBanking

As the world transitions to a new set of geopolitical, technological, demographic and environmental conditions, volatility in the global risks landscape is set to grow and decades of investment in human and institutional resilience are being chipped away. What new ideas and approaches can be explored to ensure we are collectively prepared for emerging risks and rapid shocks? #CFO #IT #ИТ #Director #Finance #NED #NonExecutiveDirector #Board #IPO #Mergers #Acquisitions #Strategy #ACCA #FCCA #Automatisation #Models #Modeling #Budgets #Budgeting

The Competition Commission Of India has recently notified the Competition Commission of India (Combinations) Regulations, 2024, as well as rules related to criteria for M&A transactions, exemptions and minimum value of assets or turnover of the target companies. The revised provisions are expected to transform the regulatory landscape for M&A, particularly in sectors like digital and technology. An analysis by Gurkeerat Singh, Sapna Kataria, Khyati Dalal, Nishchal Joshipura and Viral Mehta https://lnkd.in/dvbx2mFu #mergers #combinations #deal #competitionlaw #cci #acquirer #targercompany #corporatelaw #mergercontrol

Despite a decline in deal flow throughout 2023, there were signs of recovery in the final months, as evidenced by LSEG reporting a 33% increase in deal volume in November and December compared to 2022. The market anticipates a rise in deal volume at strong multiples, driven by excess cash from corporates and private equity, with resilience characterizing the middle market, although caution is advised against a return to the record levels of 2021.