Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 10, 2023

Asia-Pacific sees ~$1+ trillion of M&A deal activity per year , and SE Asia accounts for only ~10% of that (note that the first image below is only for 9 months of the year, so the full-year numbers are higher): $50 – $100 billion of M&A deal activity per year may seem like a lot, but it’s less than Canada in an average year.

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 105

Razorpay

AUGUST 9, 2023

Axis Capital: Leading merchant bank with a focus on debt capital markets, providing services such as debt issuance, restructuring, and advisory. Citigroup Global Markets India: Global investment bank with a strong presence in India, offering services such as underwriting, M&A advisory, and equity research.

Bank 52

Bank Banking Business Underwriting 52

The TRADE

APRIL 15, 2024

The banks appear to be in agreement that while their posted revenues demonstrate a solid foundation for continued growth, there is no accounting for the increasingly unpredictable nature of the global markets thanks to various macro and socio-economic factors.

Equities 59

Equities Investment Banking Capital Market Bank 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 29, 2024

Many of these assets last for decades , have stable/predictable cash flows , use substantial Debt (50 – 60%+ of the total price), and use sized and sculpted Debt. The term “Project Finance” at large banks refers to a group that operates like Debt Capital Markets or Leveraged Finance but for infrastructure rather than normal companies.

Corporate Finance 59

Corporate Finance Financial Modeling Financial Models Finance 59