The potential of digitalization can no longer be ignored in the oil and gas industry, and companies are ready to invest in areas throughout the value chain. But while many expect their investment in digital tools to increase in the coming years, determining how and when these tools should be implemented....

Mergermarket is pleased to present A cause for concern: Industry consolidation in Asia Pacific 2018, published in association with AlixPartners.   Amid growing uncertainties resulting from disruptive political and technological forces, boardroom priorities across Asia Pacific are shifting. The....

Global M&A value dipped lower in November as dealmakers cope with unsteady political conditions and falling asset prices worldwide. However, despite the year-over-year drop in monthly deal value last month, the year-to-date total for 2018 — US$3.3trn — has officially exceeded the amounts seen in....

Over the year ahead, the Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to face a full slate of challenges related to corporate governance and financial disclosure. In particular, the Commission will be reviewing the possible regulation of proxy advisory firms and studying a switch to biannual reporting,....

Dealmaking continued its swift pace in October, especially in North America, despite a backdrop of political and trade disruption worldwide and volatility in commodity markets. M&A value globally reached US$3.05trn through the first 10 months of 2018, putting it on track to exceed the total of each of....

Deal volume for Italian M&A in H1 2018 builds on record highs   Mergermarket is pleased to present Weathering the storm: Italian M&A in 2017-H1 2018, published in association with Gatti Pavesi Bianchi. This report offers valuable insights into the M&A market in Italy and the outlook for dealmakers....

Acquiring a start-up is becoming a popular way for large corporations to modernize internal practices, bring in technology and connect with younger customers. Integrating a start-up into a large conglomerate, however, needs to be done with care to deliver results. Corporate history is littered with examples....

Mergermarket is pleased to present Tech control: How fintech M&A is shaping the financial future, published in association with Reed Smith. This report provides insights into the changing nature of the financial services sector within the context of increased technology and fintech innovations. ....

Mergermarket is pleased to present Present perfect, future tense: Exploring M&A in 2018 and beyond, published in association with Squire Patton Boggs. The report features M&A data for 2018 to the third quarter, underscored with insights into what is driving corporates and private equity houses to seek....

Mergermarket is pleased to present Dealmakers: Australian mid-market M&A Q3 2018 update, published in association with Pitcher Partners.   Australian M&A for Q1-Q3 2018 increased 12% by deal volume and 74% by deal value compared to the same period in 2017, with deal values magnified by several....