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Durations in M&A Exclusivity Periods Have Increased Significantly Since 2021

JD Supra: Mergers

Amid the current economic uncertainty, many PE buyers are taking extra precautions to ensure that the deals they pursue will deliver the value they expect. Market conditions suggest that the trend toward longer durations will continue in 2023. By: Goodwin

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Thinking About Selling your Business? Now is the Time

JD Supra: Mergers

The economic environment has mostly stabilized following the inflationary shocks of 2021-2022, and a strong Q4 2023 suggests that M&A may be in line for a comeback in 2024. The following trends demonstrate why now is likely a great time to sell your business. By: Foley & Lardner LLP

Business 165
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GLI - Mergers & Acquisitions 2023 - 12th Edition

JD Supra: Mergers

Overview - The year 2022 started strong but proved to be a mixed year for M&A in what could be described as a return to earth after the record-setting year that was 2021. M&A market alone exceeded $2 trillion in 2021 – a staggering figure that crushed (by nearly 30%) the then-existing record established in 2015.

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Comprehensive Guide to M&A Due Diligence in Today’s Turbulent Economic Environment

Devensoft

A recent report by EY states that M&A activity reached record levels in 2021, with a total deal value of $5.8 During economic uncertainty, it is important to conduct thorough due diligence to identify potential risks and make informed investment decisions. trillion, up 72% from the previous year.

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Ready for Takeover 2.0?

JD Supra: Mergers

The German takeover market is declining and has shown clear signs of having been affected by the current economic and geopolitical environment. billion in 2021, there were only 18 with a total volume of EUR 5.3 The number of takeovers and the total offer volume have both fallen significantly. billion in the first 11 months of 2022.

Economics 137
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2021 Outlook on Media & Telecom M&A Transactions

InvestmentBank.com

It aims to update readers on deal volumes and values within the industry and to provide a framework to predict future trends in 2021. Media and Telecommunications industry was surprisingly resilient in its response to the economic effects of the pandemic. Media and Telecommunications deals insights: 2021 Outlook. Szalai, George.

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2021 – A Retrospective On Insurance Brokerage M&A

Sica Fletcher

And What We Anticipate in 2022 2021 is finally behind us, and, as the old curse goes, we still appear to be living in interesting times. 2021 was not an easy year, and now that it's behind us we can't help but wonder what 2022 has in store.