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Mergers & Acquisitions

European businesses better priced for M&A

European growth companies are better priced than those in Asia and the US in the current recovering mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market, says investment manager Oxford Capital Partners.

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‘Caveat vendor’: let the M&A seller beware

As any acquirer should follow the dictum of caveat emptor, 'let the buyer beware', so too should any seller follow caveat vendor, 'let the seller beware'. Mike Robson, director of Azure Partners, explains.

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India’s M&A offering grows

The role of India in the M&A market took on a new dimension as the nation achieved its most active year since records began.

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Due diligence in the private equity market

Sound due diligence has long been an important part of private equity dealmaking, but its boundaries are now shifting.

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Facebook makes UK acquisition buying Snaptu

Social networking giant Facebook has continued its acquisition quest by buying UK-based Snaptu, which provides applications for mobile phones.

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Halma makes medical acquisition

Health and sensor technology business Halma has acquired Swiss-based Medicel for CHF70 million (£46.6 million).

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Business Advice Clinic: Grow or Streamline for M&A activity?

Peadar O'Reilly, a regional director with Venture Structured Finance, gives his advice on whether it is a good time to grow or streamline in the current M&A activity climate.

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Managing an acquirer’s emotions

Many deals go off the rails because of emotional reasons. Mike Robson, director at business consultants Azure Partners, explains how to manage a potential acquirer’s deal nerves and keep an acquisition on track.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Business Advice Clinic: Grow or Streamline for M&A activity?

Peadar O'Reilly, a regional director with Venture Structured Finance, gives his advice on whether it is a good time to grow or streamline in the current M&A activity climate.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Managing an acquirer’s emotions

Many deals go off the rails because of emotional reasons. Mike Robson, director at business consultants Azure Partners, explains how to manage a potential acquirer’s deal nerves and keep an acquisition on track.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Good timing

Deals are coming back in a big way according to the decision-makers at Bank Leumi and Leumi ABL.

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Indian M&A gets spicy

The number and value of M&A deals targeting Indian companies have more than doubled in 2010.

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Renewable Energy Holdings sells wind sites

Renewable Energy Holdings is to sell two German wind energy companies for up to €39.8 million (£33.4 million).

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Why acquisitions fail – Advice on planning a successful takeover

When it comes to planning a successful takeover, management teams need to do more than trust to luck.