Strong economic and political forces are influencing M&A trends in positive—as well as unpredictable—ways. Explore BCG’s latest thought leadership on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures for insights into the deals creating value today.
Investors rewarded dealmakers again in 2017, pushing acquirers’ stocks higher for a fifth-straight year. But with rising multiples and fewer appealing targets, total deal value keeps falling.
Some factors generally regarded as important, such as timing and the number of underwriters, appear to have little or no influence on the IPO valuation.
There is plenty to do before the CEO of a newly public company can ring the bell. The key to minimizing the risks of underperformance is to get the preparation right.
Market conditions are favorable for M&A. Expect a lot of deals, and expect most to destroy value—until companies learn how to turn the tide and create value.
An active M&A strategy that is tuned to sense new business opportunities around the globe has never been more important.
Despite financial pressures, governments face the need to invest heavily in infrastructure. Tapping into the massive amount of public assets under their control can help.
Acquisitions of high-tech targets have become an instrument of choice for companies in all sectors looking to boost innovation, streamline operations and processes, and shape customer journeys.
The new US tax law is likely to reshape corporate portfolios, provided buyers and sellers can overcome the new big uncertainty that the regime introduces—its own duration.
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