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Kiteworks, a private equity-backed provider of a private content network for enterprises and governments, remains acquisitive following an August minority investment, SVP of Corporate and Business Development, Amit Toren, told Mergermarket: https://lnkd.in/e7FP5x8k

Another insightful appearance on Sky News Business Live from our Executive Editor, Lucinda Guthrie, on Wednesday this week. Amidst all the excitement and busyness of launching our Full-Year M&A Highlights Report, Lucinda joined Darren McCaffrey to discuss some of this week’s M&A headlines.   🚘 Talk of a potential merger between Nissan and Honda has drawn attention from around the world. It’s not a complete surprise that these companies are exploring their options, given their existing strategic partnership. But as Lucinda highlighted, a deal of this sort could set the automotive giants up for long-term success, allowing them to compete with low costs in China and take on the likes of Tesla in the EV race.   💲 Dealmaking in the crypto space has surged this year. According to Mergermarket data, 55 M&A deals have closed so far, reaching a total value 5x that of last year. Donald Trump’s return to the White House may well legitimise and spur further activity in the sector – for Lucinda, further consolidation could be just around the corner.   Watch Lucinda’s full appearance here (from 22:58): https://lnkd.in/eNKc93F8   #mergers #acquisitions #fullyearhighlights

Welcome to the team, Anushree Reddy! Anushree joined ION Analytics in January 2023 as a contract employee, focusing on producing content on global financial transactions. We’re excited to announce that she is now transitioning into a full-time position! Anushree graduated from Wilson College with a degree in multimedia and mass communication, specializing in journalism. A native of Mumbai, she has a passion for reading, traveling and history.

To many, the idea of whizzing around downtown Los Angeles in an electric air taxi seems more Jetsons fantasy than near-future reality. But for many of the biggest names in aviation now is a great time to invest in advanced air mobility – or AAM for short. That is because valuations are down substantially from 2021’s highs and existing investors are in desperate need of fresh capital to continue executing their business plans: https://lnkd.in/dtufn4P6

Private equity investors are bullish about the potential of technology and AI-related companies but believe there’s still room for further correction, despite valuations having fallen from their highs just a few years ago. At last month’s AVCJ Private Equity Forum Hong Kong, JP GAN, Founding Partner at INCE Capital, joined a panel discussion led by Yiqing Wang to explore these trends. The panellists agreed that valuations of technology firms broadly have tumbled over the past three years, but it’s not nearly enough yet. 👉 Read more about their insights here: https://lnkd.in/dha4wqT2 #AVCJForum #privateequity

Pleasure to join Sílvia Amaro on CNBC Europe’s Street Signs this morning for a deep dive into the latest M&A and a look-ahead to next year. The big picture this year is one of recovery for M&A. Volumes are up around 10% compared to last year’s decade low, reaching US $3.4 trillion. Despite ongoing geopolitical challenges and the impact of elections globally, there’s positive momentum moving into 2025. And with Donald Trump’s re-election and promises of deregulation as a result, there is a shift in focus for dealmaking next year. Watch this space! We also touched on some of the big names causing a stir in the M&A world, including Nissan and Honda – a deal that would lead to a US $52bn automotive behemoth, capable of competing with the low manufacturing costs in China. It’s a big move and one that could spark further tie-ups in the auto sector – subject to the backing of the Japanese government, of course… We’ll be keeping a close eye on this one, as we are with the likes of Unicredit and Commerzbank – are we still on the verge of a wave of consolidation across the EU banking arena? To top off what’s already a busy week, the Mergermarket team is gearing up to launch the FY24 M&A Highlights Report, today! For the most up-to-date analysis of deal activity from the year so far (yes, there could be more to come), as well as insight into the year ahead, make sure to check it out. You can download a copy here: https://lnkd.in/ea7DJxb8 #M&A #dealmaking #analysis #nissanhonda #unicredit #highlights #FY24

🌎 How did global M&A fare in 2024? Explore our Full-Year M&A Highlights report, covering M&A activity across North America, EMEA, and APAC 👉 https://lnkd.in/erxMfH2x Global dealmaking made a modest recovery in 2024, with M&A volume reaching USD 3.4tn, up 8% from 2023’s decade low. While activity remained historically subdued, signs point to a stronger 2025 as interest rate cuts by central banks in the US and Europe take hold, alongside some political certainty following a record number of elections worldwide. Donald Trump’s return as US president, combined with the Republican party’s sweep in Congress, has dealmakers forecasting a boost in US M&A activity next year. North America took 49.8% of global deal volume, up from 49.1% in 2023. Europe, Middle East and Africa took 24.7%, up from 24.2%, and Asia Pacific 22.7% in 2024, down from 22.9%. 💡The year’s biggest deal? The USD 58.4bn bid for Japan-based Seven & I Holdings, owner of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, by Canadian grocery group Alimentation Couche-Tard in September.

Nearly a quarter of a century ago, Apollo Global Management, Inc. started off as a run-of-the-mill private equity shop. Today, its private equity function accounts for around 10% of its total AUM as the asset manager hones its focus on investment-grade credit, an area where banks have lost market share due to increased regulatory burden. At the AVCJ Private Equity Forum last month, Apollo’s Head of Asia-Pacific, Matthew Michelini, sat down with Yana Morris for a thought-provoking keynote interview. 🚀 Explore Matthew's key insights here: https://lnkd.in/eg4Kyy82 #AVCJForum #privateequity

Companies face heightened hacking risks during the post-closing period, as deal announcements often draw the attention of malicious hackers just as large volumes of sensitive data are changing hands. On the latest episode of #Dealcast, host Julie-Anna Needham is joined by Peter Emmi, Partner and Leader of the Technology Transactions practice at Reed Smith LLP’s Global Corporate Group, and Aurelia Seidlhofer, Mergermarket’s Senior DACH correspondent. Together, they explore the cybersecurity risks surrounding dealmaking, how AI systems can create hidden mistakes or copyright challenges, opportunities to leverage tech responsibly during deals, and more. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eDdXTTdB