Is the wave of distressed M&A transactions set to redefine the UK market post-pandemic? The UK market saw a lot of buying and selling, surprising many during the pandemic. News expected lots of companies to be sold for less money. But now, as...
What makes an industry almost fail, then come back stronger? The UK manufacturing scene plays a big role in the economy and jobs, yet it faces tough times. There’s been more mergers and acquisitions (M&A) lately, where buyers or investors...
Can the UK’s M&A market defy the global downturn and emerge stronger in 2024? In recent years, the UK M&A landscape has shifted quite a bit. Deal activity saw an 18% drop from 2022 to 2023. It fell by almost a third from 2021...
Why did the UK’s retail sector see so few transactions last year, even though the deals’ total value went up? In 2023, the UK retail sector faced tough times. Inflation and higher interest rates shrunk household budgets. This hurt retail...
2023 was a tough year for the UK Tech Sector. But in 2024, things look completely different with a huge 299% increase in deal value. In the first three months of 2024, the UK Tech Sector saw M&A activity jump by 55%. Compared to the same period...