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How to navigate the shifting sands of Private Equity? Insights from Accenture's latest analysis 👇 In a recent Accenture article, the focus shifts towards operational improvement as a key lever for general partners in the private equity market. Despite a lukewarm M&A environment, the sector remains robust, highlighted by growing assets under management and record liquidity levels. The article underscores a shift towards operational value creation amid tighter credit conditions and an increase in mid-sized deals and add-on acquisitions. #PrivateEquity #CapitalMarkets Fatima-Zahra IGUER Guillaume Chrun

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According to FTI Consulting's M&A Market Status and Deal Outlook, deal activity in all sectors is expected to increase over the next three to six months. Read more for the respondent breakdown by sector: https://lnkd.in/ge-dw3DU #Transactions

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As seen in 2023, elevated levels of bankruptcies and other restructuring activity don't require a recession. FTI Consulting's Global Co-Leader of Corporate Finance & Restructuring Michael C. Eisenband discusses past corporate restructuring activity and its degree of dependence on the economic cycle. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZhmfbxg #Bankrupcty #Restructuring

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Just launched: BCG’s M&A Sentiment Index—a monthly pulse check on dealmakers' willingness to engage in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures over roughly the next six months. For the first time, decision-makers in corporations, private equity firms, and investment banks have a quantified and statistically reliable indication of where the M&A market is heading. The index’s interactive features allow users to view sentiment globally, as well as across individual regions and sectors. Leaders can now use the index, along with BCG’s proprietary insights on deal drivers and trends, to make informed judgments about the M&A market’s trajectory in the near to medium term. Step into the future of M&A and see what the index score is telling us today: https://lnkd.in/divHkFwb

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From 2000 to 2010, companies that were frequent acquirers earned 57% higher shareholder returns vs. those that stayed out of the market. Today, that advantage has jumped to 130%. Delve into our latest research to learn what sets apart companies active in M&A for success.

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From 2000 to 2010, companies that were frequent acquirers earned 57% higher shareholder returns vs. those that stayed out of the market. Today, that advantage has jumped to 130%. Delve into our latest research to learn what sets apart companies active in M&A for success.

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From 2000 to 2010, companies that were frequent acquirers earned 57% higher shareholder returns vs. those that stayed out of the market. Today, that advantage has jumped to 130%. Delve into our latest research to learn what sets apart companies active in M&A for success.

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From 2000 to 2010, companies that were frequent acquirers earned 57% higher shareholder returns vs. those that stayed out of the market. Today, that advantage has jumped to 130%. Delve into our latest research to learn what sets apart companies active in M&A for success.

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From 2000 to 2010, companies that were frequent acquirers earned 57% higher shareholder returns vs. those that stayed out of the market. Today, that advantage has jumped to 130%. Delve into our latest research to learn what sets apart companies active in M&A for success.

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A&M Managing Director, Jonathan Nus, was featured in a recent Bloomberg Tax article on the complexities of warning signs and the impact of 'continuing as a going concern' in corporate bankruptcies. Read the full article below. #AlvarezandMarsal #Bloomberg #Tax

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The first half of 2024 saw continued high interest rates and stringent regulatory scrutiny on deals. However, companies are adapting, demonstrating more sophisticated value creation through M&A. Discover how companies can maximize their M&A benefits in our midyear update. https://dy.si/ZT4tB

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I’d like to introduce you to BCG’s M&A Sentiment Index. This first-of-its-kind index gives you a reliable and quantified look at the M&A market's future over approximately the next six months – the ideal tool for corporations, private equity firms, and investment banks looking to see where the market is heading. By leveraging 15 M&A drivers and AI to analyze executive and investor sentiment, the index offers invaluable insights into market dynamics. Here’s one - the current index value of 78 is below the ten-year average of 100. However, the good news is that the M&A market has already recovered significantly from the low point of 62 in August 2023. Find out more about the current market sentiment on M&A here: https://lnkd.in/eBvpexE5

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I’d like to introduce you to BCG’s M&A Sentiment Index. This first-of-its-kind index gives you a reliable and quantified look at the M&A market's future over approximately the next six months – the ideal tool for corporations, private equity firms, and investment banks looking to see where the market is heading. By leveraging 15 M&A drivers and AI to analyze executive and investor sentiment, the index offers invaluable insights into market dynamics. Here’s one - the current index value of 78 is below the ten-year average of 100. However, the good news is that the M&A market has already recovered significantly from the low point of 62 in August 2023. Find out more about the current market sentiment on M&A here: https://lnkd.in/ed5i_UKC

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I’d like to introduce you to BCG’s M&A Sentiment Index. This first-of-its-kind index gives you a reliable and quantified look at the M&A market's future over approximately the next six months – the ideal tool for corporations, private equity firms, and investment banks looking to see where the market is heading. By leveraging 15 M&A drivers and AI to analyze executive and investor sentiment, the index offers invaluable insights into market dynamics. Here’s one - the current index value of 78 is below the ten-year average of 100. However, the good news is that the M&A market has already recovered significantly from the low point of 62 in August 2023. Find out more about the current market sentiment on M&A here: https://lnkd.in/ed5i_UKC

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Analysts predict an upward trajectory in M&A activity throughout 2024, with key drivers like reduced interest rates, pent-up demand, and companies adapting to market demands. This insightful article breaks down the impacts on industries such as publishing, tech, and healthcare, shedding light on what to expect in the coming year. https://lnkd.in/giBT779u

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To understand where the M&A market is heading, executives need more than a quarterly or semiannual snapshot of past deal activity. BCG’s M&A Sentiment Index fills this gap by providing monthly updates of dealmakers’ willingness to make the substantial investments required to buy and sell companies. BCG will refresh the index on the fourth Tuesday of each month, giving dealmakers crucial visibility into the M&A market’s near-term trajectory. To learn more, read our newly launched article: https://lnkd.in/eznCeF2k

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