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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.

UK Mid-Market M&A Sees TMT Uptick Amidst Economic Recovery

The UK’s mid-market M&A sector is bouncing back. The latest data shows that deal value is up, reflecting the stabilizing economic environment and presenting new opportunities for mid-market businesses and advisory firms.

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… Read More »What Another Trump Administration Could Mean for Global Business

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… Read More »Merger Announcement from Aalto Capital London

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… Read More »AIM’s Continued Struggle

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.

Could ‘Buy and Build’ be the right growth strategy in today’s market?

Growing your business organically in today’s market is not easy. A growth strategy to consider is Buy & Build.

Why trying to time the market in your next fundraising may be a mistake

Trying to time the market for a fundraising round is a tempting strategy for many companies looking to maximize their valuation and attract suitable investors. It is incredibly difficult to predict market trends with any degree of accuracy.