In the first nine months of 2014, US transactions made up 51% of global mergers and acquisitions indicating confidence in the strength of the US economy. In Europe, cash-stuffed German companies looked to international markets, especially the US, to drive growth. Recent deals include Siemens acquisition of Dresser Rand for $7.6 billion, Merck of Germany’s …
Category: M&A in the News
Healthcare Services M&A Extraordinarily Strong
Mergers and acquisitions for healthcare services were “extraordinarily strong” in the second quarter of 2014, according to analysis conducted by Scott-Macon. The Affordable Care Act has changed the healthcare industry dramatically, spurring re-alignments across multiple sectors. A wide range of businesses conducted acquisitions in 2Q 2014, including hospitals, private equity, software solution providers and consulting …
Robust Summer M&A, More to Follow
Summer is officially over and we’re ready to get back into the swing of things. If this summer is any indication of M&A for the remainder of the year, we can expect robust deal activity. Typically we see fewer transactions over the summer, particularly in August, but this year we saw $293 billion in global …
Burger King – Tim Hortons Merger: What You Need to Know
Burger King and Tim Hortons plan to merge in an $11 billion deal that will create a new fast food powerhouse. The merger has received significant attention from the media, dealmakers, regulators and consumers. Capstone’s infographic will show you what you need to know about this exciting transaction. Click on the image for a closer …
Burger King – Tim Hortons Merger Is Unappetizing Deal
Burger King and Tim Hortons announced on Sunday that they would merge into a single enterprise with $22 billion in revenue and 18,000 restaurants worldwide. A new parent company headquartered in Canada would be created in what technically is a tax inversion, although tax savings are not driving the merger itself. The main strategy is …
Keeping Strategy in Sight When Pursuing Acquisitions
Deferring to advisors during the M&A process can be detrimental to a company, as evidenced by the back and forth over Valeant Pharmaceuticals’ unsolicited $53 billion bid to acquire Allergan, the maker of Botox. The maneuvering over the past several months has become heated and off-track. Or as the Deal Professor column puts it: “Some …
The Dangers of Getting Swept Away In the Excitement of a Deal
“The danger with a mergers-and-acquisitions boom is that chief executives could allow themselves to get carried away by the thrill of the hunt, reducing their focus on internal investment projects that might have a better chance of bearing fruit,” says the New York Time’s Dealbook column. M&A activity has reached record highs and shows no …
Maximizing Your Resources with Privately Held, Not-for-Sale Acquisitions
Sprint has dropped its bid to acquire T-Mobile due to regulatory pressure. Large, public transactions must be reported and should be regulated by law, of course, but this is an unfortunate setback for Sprint. After investing resources putting together the deal and lobbying for months, the company must walk away from it because of external …
Valeant Seeks More Acquisitions
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International is determined to grow through acquisitions. Already actively pursuing a deal with Allergan, the maker of Botox, Valeant is reportedly seeking another contact lens company. CEO Michael Pearson said the company “will not be content to remain the No. 4 global player in the contact lens industry.” Valeant has a history of …
