Chemicals Sector Quarterly Update: Key Themes and M&A Trends
The uplift in the chemicals sector in the first half of 2023, largely expected from China’s reopening of its economy following restrictive COVID lockdowns, did not materialize, diminishing the optimistic outlook on which a recovery was predicated. As a result, U.S. chemicals companies, most notably commodity companies, are heavily weighted on the second half of 2023 earnings expectations.
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Q2 2023 Food & Beverage Quarterly Review
The food & beverage market continues to display its recession resilience as demonstrated by a steady stream of M&A transactions. Strategic acquirers’ activity in the sector remains elevated as they aggressively pursue accretive consolidation opportunities. Private equity buyers maintain a healthy presence in the space but have been increasingly selective in their acquisition strategy. However, record-high dry powder remains for acquisitions, and pressure is mounting on a backlog of pent-up demand from private equity.
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M&A Deal Activity Slowed Down In First Half of 2023
North American merger and acquisition (M&A) deal volumes slowed down in first quarter 2022 after a record-setting 2021. Year-over-year deal volume decreased 11.5% over first quarter 2021. Deal activity, nevertheless, was still in line with that of the last five years. With strong corporate balance sheets and record private equity (PE) dry powder
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Obtaining Premium Value for Your Company
North American merger and acquisition (M&A) deal volumes slowed down in first quarter 2022 after a record-setting 2021. Year-over-year deal volume decreased 11.5% over first quarter 2021. Deal activity, nevertheless, was still in line with that of the last five years. With strong corporate balance sheets and record private equity (PE) dry powder
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Expect M&A Deal Volume in 2022 to Be at Pre-Covid Levels
North American merger and acquisition (M&A) deal volumes slowed down in first quarter 2022 after a record-setting 2021. Year-over-year deal volume decreased 11.5% over first quarter 2021. Deal activity, nevertheless, was still in line with that of the last five years. With strong corporate balance sheets and record private equity (PE) dry powder
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