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More and more corporate bidders have been offering their equity to target company shareholders in UK public M&A deals in 2024. Our M&A partners Seth Jones, Matt Hamilton-Foyn and senior associate Anthony Bowen explore this interesting trend and give insightful commentary on the drivers and advantages of using equity as consideration in public M&A deals, the tactical considerations if equity consideration may be offered and the key issues under the UK Takeover Code. Read our full article below: https://lnkd.in/earXdXVw #MergersAndAcquisitions

In 2024 we have seen a significant increase in listed corporate bidders offering their equity to target company shareholders in UK public M&A deals, including on offers made by non-UK listed companies. Our M&A partners Seth Jones, Matt Hamilton-Foyn and senior associate Anthony Bowen explore this growing trend and the drivers and advantages of using equity as consideration in public M&A deals, the tactical considerations if equity consideration may be offered and the key issues under the UK Takeover Code. Read our full article below: https://lnkd.in/dpDx7NWG #MergersAndAcquisitions

In 2024 we have seen a significant increase in listed corporate bidders offering their equity to target company shareholders in UK public M&A deals, including on offers made by non-UK listed companies. Our M&A partners Seth Jones, Matt Hamilton-Foyn and senior associate Anthony Bowen explore this growing trend and the drivers and advantages of using equity as consideration in public M&A deals, the tactical considerations if equity consideration may be offered and the key issues under the UK Takeover Code. Read our full article below: https://lnkd.in/ef_-mxeM #MergersAndAcquisitions

Considering an offer for a UK listed business? In 2024 we have seen a significant increase in listed corporate bidders offering their equity to target company shareholders in UK public M&A deals, including on offers made by non-UK listed companies. Our M&A partners Seth Jones, Matt Hamilton-Foyn and senior associate Anthony Bowen explore this growing trend and the drivers and advantages of using equity as consideration in public M&A deals, the tactical considerations if equity consideration may be offered and the key issues under the UK Takeover Code. Read our full article below: https://lnkd.in/eED8vNda #MergersAndAcquisitions

In 2024 we have seen a significant increase in listed corporate bidders offering their equity to target company shareholders in UK public M&A deals, including on offers made by non-UK listed companies. Our M&A partners Seth Jones, Matt Hamilton-Foyn and senior associate Anthony Bowen explore this growing trend and the drivers and advantages of using equity as consideration in public M&A deals, the tactical considerations if equity consideration may be offered and the key issues under the UK Takeover Code. Read our full article below: https://lnkd.in/eFdtKEP4 #MergersAndAcquisitions

In 2024 we have seen a significant increase in listed corporate bidders offering their equity to target company shareholders in UK public M&A deals, including on offers made by non-UK listed companies. Our M&A partners Seth Jones, Matt Hamilton-Foyn and senior associate Anthony Bowen explore this growing trend and the drivers and advantages of using equity as consideration in public M&A deals, the tactical considerations if equity consideration may be offered and the key issues under the UK Takeover Code. Read our full article below: https://lnkd.in/eT9EcWaM #MergersAndAcquisitions

At the start of the year, we observed that the UK takeover market was like a coiled spring; now, the jack is out of the box. In this report, we look at UK takeover trends over the first half of the year, including:   1. A normalisation of the UK public M&A market by volume and value, and by extension average deal size; 2. Higher premiums continuing, but remaining variable deal-by-deal; 3. The return of strategic bidders to the market; 4. An uptick in the number of offer periods starting with a leak announcement as the market has become more active; and, 5. An increase in publicly competitive bid situations. Email PeelHuntM&[email protected] to request the full report. #mergersandacquisitions #UKtakeovers

Our recent report, 'Raised in London 2024' found that 81% of FTSE leaders surveyed agreed that private equity acquisitions of UK-listed companies would increase over the next two years. Alec Pratt, Deutsche Bank’s Co-Head of EMEA Financial Sponsor M&A, says this could be due to moderating interest rates, as well as recent valuation levels of UK-listed companies. For more insights on private equity and other key themes impacting the UK capital markets, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eT9gGWGn #RaisedInLondon #PrivateEquity

Higher rates are a fundamental change in the environment for exits, with lower leverage structures providing a more competitive cost of capital than the zero interest rate period. Ongoing interest rate volatility means founders and private equity owners should maintain flexibility across exit routes get the best result. #manda #plc

What are the economic factors affecting #deals in 2024? #TeamGHJ #PrivateEquity Practice Leader David Sutton was featured in The M&A Journal recapping the last year in dealmaking. He shared his thoughts with The M&A Journal Editor John Close on what has shaped the market for #mergers and #acquisitions. #YourHomeTeamAdvantage https://bit.ly/3HnqwP3