Strategies for Value Creation in a High-Rate Environment
An in-depth analysis of the M&A landscape, focusing on valuation gaps, due diligence priorities, and post-merger integration success factors.
Executive summary
Analyzing the deal-making landscape for the coming year, with a focus on cross-border transactions and post-merger integration challenges.
Cross-border deals face increased regulatory scrutiny.
Technology due diligence is paramount in 80% of deals.
Carve-outs and divestitures driving 40% of deal volume.
Earn-out structures becoming standard to bridge valuation gaps.
Analysis of 500+ completed transactions in 2024 and interviews with corporate development heads.
Data sources
Capital IQ, PitchBook, Longitude Advisors Research
Michael Ross
Director, M&A Advisory
Expert in capital markets with 10+ years of institutional research leadership.
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