The M&A Word of the Day® from the Book of Jargon® – Global Mergers & Acquisitions Is Carve-Out Transaction
We set out below a number of interesting English court decisions and market developments which have taken place and their impact on M&A transactions. Our Summer review looks at these developments and gives practical guidance...more
As central banks continue their campaign to cool inflation, interest rates remain at elevated levels not seen in well over a decade. For companies, this makes funding growth initiatives and refinancing existing debt much more...more
In this dynamic global landscape, investors have always been required to make savvy, smart choices. This requires navigating through the intricate web of bilateral treaty protection, exploring the vital role these agreements...more
Strategic carve-outs continue to present a strong business case, as companies shed non-core assets and position themselves for growth - Carve-outs remain a popular route to growth, with many European businesses...more
Methodology - At the beginning of the third quarter of 2022, Mergermarket, on behalf of Dechert LLP, surveyed 100 senior-level executives at private equity (PE) firms based in North America (45%), Europe, the Middle East...more
Direct lenders need to be strategic about higher default rates, according to partners William Brady, Kris Hansen, and Jennifer Yount- William Brady: Direct lenders are facing challenges on two fronts: they are under...more
Norwegian salmon farmer Marine Harvest has been unsuccessful in its appeal to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding substantial and separate fines imposed on it by the European Commission for both...more
Although acquisition activity in the European leveraged finance market has been on an upward trajectory since 2012, 2018 saw a substantial increase in buyout activity, which reached €57.6 billion in total, marking a return to...more
Corporates should leverage growing carve-out and divestment activity across the European market with a strategic approach to deal making. In the current deal market, corporates are taking an increasingly strategic and...more