Witnessing the full private equity cycle from start to finish is Jordana Cropper’s short-term ambition.
Following Fujitsu’s acquisition trail
With a shortlist of 20 targets and a $5.8bn war chest, Fujitsu is on an M&A mission – here’s why the company is looking to ‘rebalance’, boost its services and pursue a global strategy.
Increasing national security by controlling inward investment
The UK government’s National Security and Investment Bill and its Investment and Security Unit seeks to control acquisitions of sensitive industries by hostile overseas parties. David Prosser examines the consequences for all M&A involving foreign investment.
Accountants can help the post pandemic recovery
Whether it’s financial restructuring or lobbying government and helping formulate policy, the accountancy profession can help the economy grow again. But it might be time for a refresher course in inflation accounting, says Jon Moulton.
Building resilience in the face of COVID-19
The economic impact of COVID-19 continues to batter many businesses in the UK and across the world. Getting to grips with the risks and addressing them to build up resilience are the foundations for any growth plan and subsequent M&A. Jason Sinclair investigates the new picture of risk, Brexit and dealmakers’ concerns, among other things.
How Fonix Mobile completed an AIM IPO during the global pandemic
Starting and completing an AIM IPO during COVID-19 is no mean feat. David Prosser examines to the debut of Fonix Mobile, a technology and telecoms group, who did exactly that
What’s the outlook for lenders during difficult times?
Independent Growth Finance, an asset-based lender, has grown rapidly since its own buy-out in 2016. Marc Mullen spoke to CEO John Onslow and commercial director Matt Shepherd about the market and outlook given the times we are in, touching upon how IGF has coped with the COVID-19 crisis, Brexit and a breakdown of the team.
Uniquely adaptable: start-ups are still attracting investment during COVID-19
Henry Whorwood of Beauhurst explores why start-ups are still able to attract plenty of investment during the global pandemic, and whether this might continue over the next year.
What the digitalisation of healthcare means for M&A
Many trends already in motion before COVID-19 have been accelerated by the crisis – including digitalisation of healthcare and pharmaceutical services. So what does this mean for M&A in the sector? Laura Morrill of ECI Partners reports.
Kate Gribbon of Investec and her career story
Kate Gribbon, co-head the private company fundraising team at Investec, tells Jo Russell how she went from university to corporate finance to private-company coverage. She covers her ACA training, a decade-long stint at Deloitte and her ambitions regarding Investec’s strategic direction