Our Latest Thinking on M&A and Divestitures

IPO Performance and the Quest for Capital

Companies that sell only existing shares enjoy higher total shareholder returns than those attempting to raise fresh funding—across multiple time horizons.

IPO Performance and the Quest for Capital

IPOs offering only existing shares outperform those seeking fresh capital due to the signaling effect associated with a public listing.

What Really Matters for a Premium IPO Valuation?

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.

Anatomy of an Ideal IPO Candidate

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.

Riding the M&A Wave in Consumer Goods

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.

Consolidation Remakes Chemicals

An active M&A strategy that is tuned to sense new business opportunities around the globe has never been more important.

The $75 Trillion Opportunity in Public Assets

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.

The Impact of US Tax Reform on Corporate Strategy and M&A

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.

When Building International Joint Ventures, Set-up Matters