M&A and Private Equity

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Global healthcare M&A delivers strong performance
M&A Explorer | Dealmaking in the pharma, medical and biotech (PMB) subsectors was driven by both old and new market trends in 2022
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2022 Year in Review: White & Case Global Antitrust Merger StatPak (WAMS)
Australia, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey See Significant Surge in Merger Filing Activity; US and EU Merger Filing Activity is Down Compared to 2021's Record Levels, But Still Above Historical Levels
Real estate 2023: Into the headwinds
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Real estate 2023: Into the headwinds
The sector's ability to adapt to changing circumstances underlines positivity and upbeat sentiment about the future—particularly in the longer term
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Global PE activity succumbs to market pressures in Q3
M&A Explorer | In line with global M&A, private equity dealmaking experienced a dip in activity during the third quarter  
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The INDEX Act: A challenge to the voting influence of institutional investors that may yield unintended consequences
The Act's supporters say it would shift voting power from large investment advisers to individual investors, but the reality could be far more complex 
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Global M&A fails to impress in the third quarter
M&A Explorer | Q3 dealmaking reflected multiple downward pressures on the market, including rising inflation, stock market volatility, and the spiralling European energy crisis
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Latin America Focus
Outlook for 2023: Amid turmoil, opportunities
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Middle Eastern dealmaking builds on active 2021
M&A Explorer |  Overseas buyers, particularly from the US, UK, and Canada, propelled regional dealmaking in the first half of the year
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Global tech M&A continues winning streak
M&A Explorer | A string of megadeals powered dealmaking activity during the first half of the year
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Investors eye rapid delivery business
M&A Explorer | Pandemic-fueled demand for delivery services is attracting investors looking for quick profits and low risk
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US utilities M&A remains resilient in H1
M&A Explorer | Positive tailwinds such as the global shift to clean energy sources and the need to replenish infrastructure are driving dealmaking in the sector
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Insights from our M&A team, based on M&A activity charts from the White & Case M&A Explorer.
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Reality check: US M&A H1 2022
US deal activity saw an annual decrease in H1 of this year, but remains buoyant compared to pre-pandemic standards
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Carve-outs’ popularity soars as businesses pursue growth
White & Case M&A Explorer | Carve-out deals are offering businesses and investors an alternative route to growth in a post-COVID global economy
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Financial institutions M&A: Sector trends - July 2022
We highlight the key UK & European M&A trends in H2 2021 and H1 2022, and provide our insights into the outlook for M&A moving forward.
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Q2 PE dealmaking fails to live up to record 2021
A host of megadeals bumped up deal value in the sector, but regulatory and economic headwinds remain  
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Retail M&A driven by pandemic trends
Long-term consumer behavior triggered by the pandemic continues to catalyze deal activity  
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Renewables push drives M&A in Japan’s energy sector
Ambitious decarbonization targets and high investment returns are drawing interest from both local and international buyers  
Liquid debt markets hit the brakes on restructurings
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Global PE activity slows in Q1 following blockbuster year
Private equity dealmaking was slow to pick up the pace in Q1, yet activity remained in line with pre-pandemic levels
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Global M&A market drops to pre-pandemic levels
While global dealmaking in Q1 was down from a blockbuster 2021, there are signs deal activity could pick up later in the year
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ESG pressures fuel dealmaking
Companies across the globe are turning to M&A to fulfill their ESG ambitions while investors seek the steep returns on offer
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Private equity continues to step up as a catalyst for digitalization
Sponsors spot value in companies that support others in digitally transforming their operations
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Australian M&A delivers groundbreaking year
M&A activity down under reaches unprecedented highs as decarbonization and digitalization drive the dealmaker agenda
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Global decarbonization goals drive renewables M&A
Ambitious decarbonization policies are encouraging dealmaking within the renewables industry, with the sector’s untapped potential too big to ignore  
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India M&A sets new records in 2021
Dealmaker interest from both home and abroad, along with record private equity activity, has driven India’s dealmaking activity to an all-time high  
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Egypt M&A posts impressive rebound in 2021
Interest in high-growth industries such as TMT and financial services resulted in a string of deals—from both local and international bidders.  
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FDI on the radar screen
Governments around the world are tightening their scrutiny of foreign direct investments  
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European leveraged finance: From survive to thrive
European leveraged finance markets rebounded in the past 12 months, driven  by enthusiastic refinancing activity and a resurgent M&A marketplace, setting the  stage for a healthy year ahead
Record breaker: US M&A 2021
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Record breaker: US M&A 2021
US M&A had an extraordinary year in 2021, with total deal value reaching US$2.6 trillion—surpassing US$2 trillion for the first time
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2021: A spectacular year for SPACs
From record SPAC IPOs and M&A deal flow to the SEC issuing a variety of pronouncements, last year was one to remember.  
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Global private equity delivers groundbreaking 2021
Annual deal value more than doubled 2020’s total to reach all-time high  
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Global M&A hits new milestone in 2021
Deal value exceeded US$1 trillion in every quarter for the first time in history, in just one example of the record-shattering 2021.  
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Shining a light on the massive global surge in merger control filings
The data White & Case gathered from 58 of the most active merger control jurisdictions globally reveals trends and insights that can't be gleaned from data on single jurisdictions considered in isolation.
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Logistics deals deliver for investors as supply chains struggle
Logistics, packaging and shipments companies are using M&A to expand their service coverage and future proof.
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Healthcare M&A on track to set new record in 2021
Heightened interest in medical suppliers, contract research organizations and biotech firms resulted in an impressive year for healthcare dealmaking.
Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: A global perspective
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: A global perspective
A guide to navigating the rules for investing in countries that require foreign direct investment approval
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Middle Eastern dealmaking strides ahead in 2021
Deal volume has reached new highs as dealmaking confidence in the region returns  
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Global content battle pushes media dealmaking to record highs
Intense competition to deliver on-demand content accelerates dealmaking in the sector
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DACH dealmaking powers ahead in 2021
Traditionally a powerhouse of European M&A, the DACH region—D for Germany, A for Austria and CH for Switzerland—did not disappoint in the first three quarters of the year.
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Canadian outbound dealmaking rebounds
Canadian dealmakers are betting on large overseas purchases as market confidence returns