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Listed Company Spin-Offs

    Although there have not been many major IPOs this year, listed entities are increasingly opting to distribute unwanted subsidiaries to shareholders via spin-offs rather than selling them to private equity buyers.

    What Another Trump Administration Could Mean for Global Business

      Donald Trump’s most recent win has unsurprisingly made waves across the globe. US markets, which were performing well – albeit tentatively – before the election, experienced strong growth following the results. Scott Bessent’s appointment as Treasury secretary last month further boosted US markets, reflecting American confidence in both Bessent and the broader Trump agenda.

      Merger Announcement from Aalto Capital London

        We are delighted to announce the merger of the transaction team at GrowthWorks, a boutique advisory firm specializing in the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sectors, with Aalto Capital. This merger will see the GrowthWorks transaction team join Aalto’s London office as the cornerstone of our new TMT practice, further solidifying our commitment to providing specialised advisory expertise in dynamic and fast-evolving industries.

        AIM’s Continued Struggle

          The Alternative Investments Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) has had a difficult time in recent years. The market was established in 1995 for smaller, high-growth companies to access capital, and at its height in 2007, there were 1,694 AIM-listed companies.

          Soaring Global Debt

            In 2016 the global debt was approximately $220 trillion, 320% of global GDP. This ratio has continued to increase over the last 8 years, due to various factors such as increased social spending and COVID support funding.

            Government regulations impact M&A strategies

              With an acceleration of technological advancements and critical issues such as climate change, government regulations have emerged which will directly impact businesses and M&A activity. While some may slow dealmaking, other regulatory changes present M&A opportunities.

              Is it hydrogen’s time to shine?

                Hydrogen may finally be taking centre stage in the energy transition after years of hesitant investor sentiment. Though other areas of the cleantech market have somewhat stalled among uncertain macroeconomic conditions, hydrogen has continued to see interest from investors.