Global M&A market
In this video we consider the recent history of global M&A business leading up to the financial crisis and what followed. Jeff outlines the prominence of M&A deals in the global economy, what factors influence buyers selling their stock and what kinds of mergers are found.
Here is a snapshot of some facts and figures relevant to the US and global M&A markets that are presented in the video.
Types of merger
M&A facts
M&A volume in four global areas
What investment banks are advisors?
| Worldwide | Asia-Pacific (exc. Japan) | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Global | UBS | Nomura |
| Morgan Stanley | Macquarie Bank | Mizuho |
| Goldman | Citigroup | GCA |
| Citigroup | Morgan Stanley | Citigroup (US) |
| JP Morgan | Goldman Sachs | Merrill Lynch (US) |
| Merrill Lynch | Daiwa | |
| HSBC (No Korean / Japanese / Chinese) |
Leverage buyout volume decline after financial crisis
| LBO dollar volume | 1990 | 2005/8 | Post crisis |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | 4% | 30% | 15% |
| Europe | 3% | 31% | 14% |
On the bottom of each article and video step you will find a PDF available to download in the ‘downloads’ section. Each of these contain important information presented throughout the course and can be used as a revision guide.
Discussion
Studies prove that large acquisitions are not guaranteed to increase the stock price of the buyer. 50% fail to do that. Why do you think this is?
Mergers and Acquisitions: Concepts and Theories
Mergers and Acquisitions: Concepts and Theories
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