According to our annual Global Investor Survey, respondents do not anticipate a strong macroeconomic tailwind in the coming year, but 77 percent indicate that they expect a rise in M&A investments. Investors will mainly look for companies that are transforming through technology, crossing sector boundaries, and are transparent about the risks associated with innovation.
In December, a total of 152 deals took place, an increase of 28 deals compared to last year. Some notable transactions include:
the acquisition of AI Fitness by Nord Holding,
NKD Deutschland was acquired by Mr Price Group,
the Van Eerd family acquired all HEMA shares from Parcom – from fifty percent to full ownership.
The most active sector (based on the number of deals) in December was ‘Accommodation’ with 25 deals, including:
City Developments Ltd and Copthorne Hotel Holdings Ltd acquired Holiday Inn London,
Duques de Bergara SL acquired Gallery Hotels and Hotel Molina Lario, and
IRG10 SOCIMI SA acquired Novotel Valencia Lavant.
Read more in the January edition of our newsletter
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