February 18, 2020
UK CEOs target M&A activity for growth
2020 is set to be a true test of resilience. M&A could be pivotal to both facing down threats and seizing opportunities. Read more in our blog by Ken Walsh.
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January 20, 2020
The fujiwhara effect of cyber and deals
With the increasing rise of data, GDPR and changes in the technology landscape. Are you considering cyber security and data privacy at the right time in your deals process? Read our latest blog by John Nugent, Andrew Turner and James Rashleigh.
January 09, 2020
As one: How to make sure your asset and wealth management joint venture hits the ground running
Joint ventures in asset wealth management is a growing trend, but have you formed a robust plan of action to maximise value? Read our latest blog by Stephen Jones and Gary Lam.
November 27, 2019
Winning bigger: Turning a good deal into a transformational deal
By Nick George. Our latest research reveals that successful deals in Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) can outperform those in other sectors. What marks out the deals that deliver from those that don’t?
November 27, 2019
Aiming higher, reaching further: Why it’s time to rethink dealmaking in a disrupted financial services marketplace
By Michael Magee. Opportunistic deal targeting and pursuit of short-term cost savings can only go so far in equipping your business to compete in a financial services market that is facing once in a generation transformation.
November 20, 2019
The common fair value challenge: ‘I would never sell in this market’
In part two of her blog, hear from Katrina Hallpike, Valuations Director, on the valuations challenges in today's market and how you can respond.
November 14, 2019
When is a sale price not a good indication of value?
With current market volatility and high-profile recent fund suspensions and wind-downs, the question of fair value is more pertinent than ever for those managers with illiquid and unquoted securities within their funds. Hear more from Katrina Hallpike, Valuations Director.
November 12, 2019
Once the floodgates open on the debt market switch away from LIBOR, will you be ready?
While there have been a few SONIA-based loan deals in recent months and SONIA bond issuance continues to increase, the debt market switch is yet to fully get going. Are you in the best position to respond when the floodgates open? Will you end up being a winner or a loser?
October 31, 2019
The cryptocurrency footprint: out of sight isn’t out of reach
With the surge in cryptocurrencies, there also rises the challenge of tracking cryptocurrencies during forensics investigations and fraud cases. This article explores the benefits of cryptocurrencies, but also how they can be used dishonestly. And, if they are used dishonestly, how we can trace the assets involved in a cryptocurrency transfer.
October 25, 2019
Cashing in: Why working capital is too important for private equity dealmakers to ignore
By Daniel Windaus. Working capital often finds itself side-lined in the scramble to boost earnings. But if optimising working capital can significantly lift return on invested capital, can you afford to ignore it?
October 07, 2019
With returns hard won, leading private equity firms are rewriting the deal playbook
By Chris Temple. How can financial investors realise their return targets in this challenging market?
September 10, 2019
What does Brexit mean for your working capital?
We analyse the UK’s performance on working capital in the run-up to Brexit, where abnormal cash-flow patterns will require close attention.
September 10, 2019
Five practical things that drive performance
Success isn’t just about measuring performance, it’s about driving it - Five practical things a company can do to drive performance.
August 30, 2019
IFRS 16 will not change the equity value of companies but it will change traditional valuation metrics
Under IFRS 16, leases are no longer be treated as an operating expense and are recorded on the balance sheet. This will have a significant impact on earnings measures (e.g. EBITDA) and resulting deal multiples. What are the key things deal-makers and valuers will need to consider with the accounting shake-up?
August 06, 2019
Moments that matter in a deal: Turning ‘them’ and ‘us’ into one winning organisation
by Roberta Carter Deal Value Architect Email +44 (0) 7710 036 054 More articles by Roberta by Sarah Moore People in deals leader Email +44...
July 19, 2019
Moments that matter in a deal: bridging the culture gap in tech acquisitions
Our M&A report with Mergermarket revealed culture can make or break a deal. But, what do you do when you have two culturally diverse organisations as a result of a tech acquisition? How do you move them closer to each other to find a new normal? Read more from Sarah Moore, People in Deals Leader and Tom Lewis, Deals Chief Technology Officer.
July 19, 2019
Moments that matter in a deal: Surviving a crisis - is considering people and culture key?
In the latest in a series of blogs focusing on the key moments that can make or break a deal, Sarah Moore, People in Deals Leader and Steve Russell, Head of Business Recovery Services, look at how to turn threats and crises into an opportunity to strengthen the resilience and long-term competitiveness of your business.
June 19, 2019
Do you know who you are getting into business with?
PwC Partners Mark and Ermelinda discuss why the role of people and culture is key in the work that needs doing before finalising a merger or acquisition.
June 19, 2019
Culture will make or break a deal - so don’t leave it to chance
What happens when you don't consider culture at the pre-deal phase in a merger or acquisition? Why should people and organisational culture be at the heart of dealmaking? Ermelinda Beqiraj and Mark Anderson talk about culture and the role PwC's Deals Intelligence has to play in creating the most value in a deal.
June 12, 2019
“If it ain’t broker don’t fix it”: Overcoming the status quo of broker M&As
The insurance broking market has been undergoing significant consolidation across the past 18 to 24 months. Whatever the strategic driver, brokers’ biggest risks come after the deal has been done: How can brokers realise value from a deal? How can they prove to shareholders that the value of the business hasn’t eroded?
