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M&A activity in Switzerland and Germany has rebounded over the past few months, according to Jens Grasshoff, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Kensington M&A. Pent-up demand in the wake of the covid pandemic and increasing digitalisation have boosted cross-border deals in these markets.
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Companies that regularly and systematically pursue M&A opportunities in the lower mid-market, outperform those that don’t
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Missing out on deals is an occupational hazard for M&A professionals, but technology can improve your coverage.
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A healthy financial position and a clear desire for growth are vital to a company’s M&A strategy. But the scope of the traditional network only stretches so far. Erik Cornelissen from CLIQ Digital explains how he has found a way to spot interesting acquisition candidates outside of the ‘classic’ corporate network.
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Size is likely the main reason for the difference between EBITDA multiples. Smaller firms tend to be valued lower because they are more likely to be dependent on key customers, suppliers or staff. The company could be affected if any one of these stakeholders disappears, the Dealsuite multiples reflect on this small firm premium.
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Compared to neighboring countries, companies in the United Kingdom and Ireland are sold for relatively high prices.
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Research has long shown that the most effective M&A strategy is to buy small and often, and technology is now making this approach more accessible than ever. Buyers can source deals easily, see information about targets earlier in the process and move to discussions quickly.
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A successful M&A approach employs a continuous and systematic search for targets across a broad marketplace. Speed, agility, and accuracy are essential.
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In the M&A market, the pandemic saw many firms take a wait-and-see approach, putting both current M&A transactions and their search for new targets on hold. But after nearly two full years of Covid-driven turbulence, is the dust settling?
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Being innovative in a traditional market is a complex commercial challenge and the involvement of an experienced equity partner can make all the difference when it comes to success. How can sell-side advisors and private equity partners find each other to make a perfect match?
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To facilitate future growth, warehouse automation specialist Costo Intralogistics and its sister company Xtend Business Software have joined forces with investment company OxGreenfield.
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A significant difference in EBITDA multiples across Europe is helping to encourage cross-border M&A.
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There have been marked changes in how many limited partners (LPs) approach their investments over the past 18 months. No longer satisfied with being passive investors, awaiting their returns in the background, they are demanding greater transparency from their general partner (GP) relationship and an increasing say in how underlying investments are managed.
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The Digital Revolution is democratising technology, putting strategic M&A within the reach of SMEs and the intermediaries that specialize in smaller or mid-market deals. The main challenge for companies of all sizes is to be agile in response to changing technology.
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Deal origination and execution has suffered during the Covid pandemic. In a market characterised by uncertainty, both buyers and sellers have postponed activities, awaiting a brighter mood in the M&A market. For Ferdinand Robert Schulhauser, Partner at German advisory firm GRAF LAMBSDORFF & COMPAGNIE, the completion of the Engesser deal was, therefore, a real success.
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In the first half of 2021 the UK&I M&A market demonstrated a strong recovery. The number of companies sold increased by 59 percent.
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M&A professionals are increasingly recognising the importance of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria in value creation. Having a targeted ESG approach can result in higher valuations throughout the M&A lifecycle.
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Cross border M&A surges in the (lower) middle market. European companies are popular targets.
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M&A is an effective route to growth and strategic adjustment but a new breed of opportunity is emerging. Companies seek to exploit synergies across industry sectors.
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Dealsuite, an international network and communication platform for dealmakers, announced today that it has taken the next step in matching M&A opportunities by launching a new industry classification.
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Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) factors are now dealmakers or deal breakers in M&A. And having a plan for how to uncover and enhance these attributes in a target company is critical.
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Covid-19 has accelerated the digitalisation of M&A. Number of M&A practitioners adopting VDR’s for due diligence and other aspects of M&A, has grown.
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Belgian scale-up D!nk was looking for an MBI-candidate to help them create international growth. With help of Dealsuite, M&A advisor Philippe Rooseleer found the perfect man for the job.
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Business owner Rob Geurtz was looking for an investor who could also be a sparring partner. When the deal was shared on Dealsuite, Berk Partners was immediately interested.
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Dealsuite Europe's leading M&A platform now partners with Admincontrol’s world-class virtual data room solution.
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For Dr. Heiko Frank, managing director of Kloepfel Corporate Finance, 2020 has been a good year. ‘The ultimate goal is to find the best match for our clients, and for that we use the innovation coming from companies like Dealsuite.’
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It was an instant fit, says Keijzer: ‘It turned out that the buyer knew the company very well, but wasn’t aware that it was up for sale.’
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Dealsuite CEO Floyd Plettenberg shares his thoughts on (post-)Covid dealmaking: 'M&A in an economic shift pays off.'
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We asked M&A-advisors and investors about the European M&A environment in the first half of 2020 and their expectations for the near future.
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Founders Rob and Josien Ansen were looking for an MBI-candidate to take over their hospitality business. Marktlink M&A consultant Sven Peeters used Dealsuite to find the right match.
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When investor Marnix van der Feltz saw on Dealsuite that IT-platform The Future Group was looking for a new owner, he was immediately interested. ‘Its business model is both unique and scalable.’
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Leading German PE-firm DPE sees up to 700 deals a year. Senior Partner Business Development Mathias Weidner tells about his passion for deal sourcing and the importance of investing in networking.
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Chinese private investors and state-owned companies have long shown serious interest in European businesses. In 2016, Chinese investment in the EU surged to 35 billion euros.
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Aantal grotere deals afgenomen. Gemiddelde EBITDA multiple daalt naar 4,70. Meeste transacties met vreemd vermogen gefinancierd.
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Most companies consider growth essential. Growth generally leads to higher profits, makes it easier to acquire assets, fund investments and attract talent. Without growth, you are at risk of losing your competitive edge.
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'Via Dealsuite, we came into contact with a terrific business that we have now acquired. We spotted this deal in the early stages of our membership.'
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‘Buying a company is a bit like buying a house’, says Leon Breed, director of NMP, a Dutch private equity firm with a focus on SME. ‘The feeling is the same. It usually only takes one visit to know if a property is right for you.’
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The second half of 2019 saw sell-side transactions in the DACH market increase with 34% compared to the first half of 2019. Over the same period, transactions on the buy-side decreased by 15%.
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Mid-market M&A volume in the Netherlands was up 35 percent in the second half of 2019, as compared to the first half of the same year.
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