• Total M&A market drops to US$3.2trn in 2023, says report

    DUBAI, UAE - The total M&A market dropped 15 percent, to US$3.2 trillion, the lowest level in a decade, as dealmakers grappling with high interest rates, regulatory scrutiny and mixed macroeconomic signals had to be more selective about which deals to pursue in 2023. But the biggest obstacle was the...
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    The company attributed growth to increased volume across key sectors.
  • Reforms help UAE, KSA lead M&A activities in MENA

    Local deals account for 51% of total M&A volume with technology sector at 25% as improved market conditions and pro-business reforms boost investor confidence in the region.
  • Middle East witnesses increase in green M&As in 2022

    With 283 deals worth $23.8 billion in the first three quarters of 2022, the region’s M&A activity has returned to pre-pandemic levels, a BCG report has highlighted.
  • Valuations tank but it’s not yet doom and gloom

    Some of the fear in markets is unjustified, at least for now. Many of the economic factors that propelled deal-making last year, namely interest rates, haven’t actually changed yet either. VCs, corporates, and others are still flush with cash, and they need to put their money to work, he adds.
  • More firms opt for M&As amidst financial distress

    As money starts to dry up and subsequent funding rounds get more precarious, companies are expected to experience more acute financial distress and look for any semblance of certainty. This will lead more and more companies to be open to the possibility of M&As, Basta adds.
  • Successful acquirers make insurgent assets unique

    Incumbent brands need small-brand deals to recapture top-line growth and boost total shareholder return. While challenging to get right, these acquisitions can deliver substantial value. Success requires a clear understanding of what makes insurgent assets unique, he adds.
  • Major M&A deals in the UAE in 2021

    M&As result in savings in manufacturing and service, increased competitiveness, and increased financial capabilities and efficiency, among other things.