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 IPOs: A blockbuster year
IPOs boomed in 2021, with both the number of new listings and the total proceeds raised breaking records. But dealmakers face a tougher road ahead.
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Global IPOs: Conclusion
The dust is settling after the flurry of activity in 2021, and the IPO market is facing considerable headwinds. The following key themes could dominate equity market headlines in 2022
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European IPO activity proved strong, led by e-commerce and tech listings
While IPO activity was robust throughout Europe, the Nordic region stood out
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Global IPOs reached new highs
Fueled by strong stock markets and the need for yield, investors poured money into IPOs in 2021, resulting in a record-breaking 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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US Announces Energy Import Ban, and Further Sanctions and Export Controls on Russia and Belarus; Restricts Russian Aircraft from US Airspace
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Significant Changes to the Turkish Merger Control Rules and Procedure
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Japan Imposes Additional Sanctions Against Russia
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Switzerland Reinforces its Sanctions Against Russia
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EU de-SWIFTs seven Russian banks; prohibits investments with RDIF; restricts Euro banknotes to Russia and imposes media ban
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EU tightens Belarus sanctions, targeting dual-use, high-tech, mineral products, potash, wood, cement and steel products, machinery, tighten capital markets and insurance
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New UK sanctions target Russian Central Bank and Shipping
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US Expands Sanctions to Include Russia's Central Bank and Direct Investment Fund
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UK, EU and US aviation industry sanctions
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US, EU and UK Designate Putin and Lavrov; US Expands Sanctions against Russia and Belarus; Switzerland Adopts Sanctions to Address Russian Actions in Ukraine
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Backed by SPACs, IPOs hit new heights in 2021
A combination of SPACs, pent-up demand from pandemic-shocked 2020 and a wave of technology listings drove the IPO market to record highs
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US and EU intensify sanctions in response to Russian actions in Ukraine; Australia, Canada, Japan announce sanctions
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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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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
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European leveraged finance: Conclusion
A flurry of activity saw year-on-year leveraged finance issuance in Europe hit new heights in 2021. Can this pace be maintained in the months ahead? Based on pipeline activity and investor appetite for growth, the answer seems to be: Yes.
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US versus Europe: Will their shared path continue in 2022?
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From recurring revenue to sticky customers: The trends driving tech sector issuance
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European CLOs and the unstoppable impact of ESG
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Buyout momentum paints a strong picture for issuance in 2022
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M&A financing keeps the leveraged finance market beating
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Five factors driving leveraged finance in 2022
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From survive to thrive: European leveraged finance looks to the future
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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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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.
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Russian Federation
Further developments to Russian foreign investment laws introduce new requirements for investors and simplify regulation in some spheres
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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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Active private equity firms buoy buyout issuance
Issuance of leveraged loans and high yield bonds to fund buyouts surged to quarterly highs in 2021 as private equity sponsors raised their investment game
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Automotive M&A is in top gear
Deal activity in the auto industry has never been higher, as manufacturers look to capitalize on the shift towards electric vehicles
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Leveraged loan markets keep on rolling
Despite a spike in energy prices and persistent inflation, year-to-date leveraged loan activity showed substantial gains on 2020 levels
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High yield bond markets make steady year-on-year gains
Global high yield markets paused for breath in Q3 2021, but year-to-date issuance remains ahead of 2020 levels in most regions
