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Cooley’s 2022 Life Sciences M&A Year in Review

Cooley M&A

Although 2022 saw a general decline in M&A activity in the life sciences industry compared to 2021’s frenetic pace (when deal volume was up 52% from 2020 ), life sciences deal flow in 2022 on balance remained strong despite the headwinds. Let’s dig in. Let’s dig in.

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Convertible Bonds in Today’s Economy

MergersCorp M&A International

In 2023 the primary market for global convertibles was more than double since 2022, with volumes reaching USD 78Bn via 115 new issues. The strained relations between the US and China, marked by broad financial sanctions and regulatory scrutiny have made initial public offering and follow on share sales nearly inaccessible for Chinese firms.

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Cooley’s 2023 Activism Year in Review: Wolfpacks at the Gate

Cooley M&A

Globally, 229 campaigns launched in 2023, just under 2022 campaign levels, ushering in the most active two-year period on record. [1] 1] Activism in Europe was a core driver of activity, representing 28% of all campaigns and a 30% increase from 2022. [2] 4] Activists won 134 board seats globally in 2023, a 30% increase from 2022.

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Cooley’s 2023 Life Sciences M&A Year in Review: Potent Mix of Creativity and Resilience Spurs Activity Heading Into 2024

Cooley M&A

While the year saw an overall decline in M&A activity (down 17% from 2022) , total pharmaceuticals and life sciences deal value in 2023 increased by approximately 50% compared to 2022. Why did life sciences outperform the market? The last quarter of the year ended with a surge of deal activity. billion, Mirati for $5.8

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Cooley’s 2022 Tech M&A Year in Review

Cooley M&A

Tech M&A in 2022 was a tale of two halves. billion [1] during the first half of 2022 to $189.17 billion in the second half, resulting in total 2022 volume of $720.3 billion [1] during the first half of 2022 to $189.17 billion in the second half, resulting in total 2022 volume of $720.3 trillion. [2] trillion.

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Impending Exits: Private Equity in the Car Wash Industry Reaching the Rinse Cycle?

Focus Investment Banking

This active M&A market continued for almost three years until mid-to-late 2022 when interest rates increased rapidly, making it much more expensive to buy or build new car wash locations.

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Cooley’s 2024 Life Sciences M&A Year in Review: M&A Slims Down in 2024, but Will Appetites Grow in 2025?

Cooley M&A

This stands in stark contrast to 2023, when life sciences M&A outperformed the market with a 50% increase in deal value from 2022 compared to a 17% decline in overall M&A activity across all industries. Luckily, theres more to this years story.

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