10 Apr 2024
Changing your business structure from sole trader to a company
Are you a sole trader or a contractor? As your business grows, you may find that you need to employ staff...
Mid-market pickup to drive M&A rebound
Global mergers and acquisitions activity is poised to bounce back after 12 months of deal-making doldrums, with experts from Baker Tilly expecting the mid-market to drive the recovery.
Time to read: 1 mins
The series of global shocks over the past year may seem unrelenting but the economic headwinds haven’t dampened dealmakers’ spirits.
The latest review of Global M&A Activity by Baker Tilly International, produced in conjunction with Mergermarket, features a grim set of figures as mega-deals all but vanished in the midst of war, stubbornly high inflation, rapidly rising interest rates, fears of a recession and a slow-down in the technology sector.
But dealmakers seem ready to shrug off the doldrums of 2022 and push ahead despite the challenges.
The report (click button to view) shows global M&A value dropped by close to a third from $US5.82 trillion in 2021 to $US3.96 trillion in 2022, with market sentiment particularly hard hit by the Ukraine conflict and macroeconomic factors.
Click the "More M&A Insights" button to read the rest of the article...
DISCLAIMER No liability is assumed by Baker Tilly Staples Rodway for any losses suffered by any person relying directly or indirectly upon any article within this website. It is recommended that you consult your advisor before acting on this information.