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What's the M&A outlook for the rest of the year? Some great deals recently in the FS industry and plenty elsewhere our teams are deep into. Gurm Dhillon discusses how management teams are once again considering M&A as a strategic option after a period of cost-cutting and building up cash. Watch the full video to hear more https://deloi.tt/3Je4MpJ #DeloitteDealsMarketOutlook #DeloitteMandA

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2024 has seen the return of significant private equity (“PE”) backed IPOs in Europe, with 3 of the top 5 EMEA IPOs being PE backed. A backlog of maturing PE portfolios has been building since 2021 with firms choosing to hold on to their investments for longer rather than accept lower valuations. The favourable equity market conditions and macroeconomic outlook provide a window of opportunity for further PE-backed IPOs. 📚 Read more in PwC’s IPO Watch EMEA #IPO #PE

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The industrial manufacturing and automotive sector has seen a decline in deal activity in recent years, but the need for transformation is pushing companies to transact. Read more from PwC UK #ValueCreation #HumanLedTechPowered

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71% of UK organisations are running or planning to run finance transformations according to our Annual CEO Survey. How do you ensure your plans to invest in new business models or technology are successful in light of ongoing economic challenges, growth concerns and the rise of GenAI? Read this @PwC_UK article for 3 steps to success and register for the webinar: https://pwc.to/44QIioI #FinanceTransformation #FutureFinance #CFO

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71% of UK organisations are running or planning to run finance transformations according to our Annual CEO Survey. How do you ensure your plans to invest in new business models or technology are successful in light of ongoing economic challenges, growth concerns and the rise of GenAI? Read this @PwC_UK article for 3 steps to success and register for the webinar: https://pwc.to/44QIioI #FinanceTransformation #FutureFinance #CFO

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Great article by James O'Dowd pointing out how #privateequity buyers of #consulting services are moving away from the "one-stop-shop" model. These #pe firms are becoming much more sophisticated with how the engage #professionalservices providers and have learned the benefit of finding "best in class" providers of specific solutions versus just going to one large firm that says they do everything well...this is exactly the market dynamic of which Virtas Partners was built to take advantage and this industry trend is only going to continue. Boutique professional services firms that can provide focuses solutions that are best in class will do very well in this market. #PrivateEquity #boutique #officeofthecfo #mergersacquisitionsdivestitures

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Findings from two recent PwC surveys reveal a significant perception gap between CEOs and investors on key business risks. This misalignment underscores the importance of CEOs gaining a comprehensive, real-time understanding of the risk landscape, utilising tools such as AI-powered risk dashboards and embracing regulations for transparent assessments. To navigate this complex risk environment effectively, leaders must foster cross-silo collaboration and define a clear risk appetite that emphasises opportunity alongside mitigation. By doing so, companies can transform their approach from simply protecting value to actively creating it: https://lnkd.in/d-Zfuyn5 #RiskManagement #Resilience

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The industrial manufacturing and automotive sector has seen a decline in deal activity in recent years, but the need for transformation is pushing companies to transact. Read more from PwC UK. #ValueCreation #HumanLedTechPowered https://pwc.to/3PS2396

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The industrial manufacturing and automotive sector has seen a decline in deal activity in recent years, but the need for transformation is pushing companies to transact. Read more from PwC UK. #ValueCreation #HumanLedTechPowered https://pwc.to/3PS2396

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From more cross border M&A, to deals with value creation at their core, Gurm Dhillon discusses what M&A activity we can expect in 2024 across industries. Watch our latest outlook video https://deloi.tt/3vT4Dos #DeloitteDealsMarketOutlook #DeloitteFA

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Some really interesting pointers here for board members and their executive management teams. While C-suite executives acknowledge their board’s proficiency in core oversight areas, they signal a need for upskilling in other areas of board oversight. The survey results suggest an underlying issue: a perceived gap in the board’s ability to pivot and adapt amid the whirlwind of rapidly evolving strategic challenges and business risks. What’s more, only a modest 30% of executives rate their board’s overall performance as excellent or good. So worth a read to see can you and your board move the dial? #pwcireland Andy Banks

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🚀 Unveiling the Titans of Growth 🚀 In the dynamic landscape of private equity-backed companies, witnessing a staggering average CAGR of over 100% from 2020 to 2022 is nothing short of phenomenal. The latest report from Real Deals, in collaboration with us at BDO, delves into this extraordinary growth story. We've dissected the UK into 10 distinct regions, spotlighting the highest-growth businesses in each. But it's not just about the numbers it's the stories behind them. The report is peppered with insightful interviews from the very portfolio companies and private equity backers who are at the forefront of this explosive growth. They share their secrets on how to supercharge a company's trajectory. Whether you're an investor, a business leader, or just someone fascinated by the alchemy of growth, this report is a treasure trove of insights. Stay tuned as we explore the sectors and regions setting the pace, and learn from those who are redefining the benchmarks of success. #PrivateEquity #GrowthStory #BDOInsights #CAGR #BusinessGrowth #RegionalAnalysis #InvestmentInsights #UKBusiness #Innovation #SuccessStories https://bit.ly/3VpPeq5

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Check out the latest from The Financial Times featuring Alvarez & Marsal's exciting move to expand their Corporate Transactions Group. Led by Managing Director Preston Parker, this strategic shift is poised to propel A&M forward for the anticipated market rebound in 2025. Dive into the full article for more details! https://okt.to/jWfl0E #AlvarezandMarsal #CorporateTransactionsGroup

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Elevate your transformation strategy with a high-impact Chief Transformation Officer. Read @PwC UK's article to discover the 10 traits of successful Chief Transformation Officers and why more organisations are appointing transformation leaders to drive change: https://pwc.to/45dP9ZI #Transformation #BeTransformative

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Elevate your transformation strategy with a high-impact Chief Transformation Officer. Read @PwC UK's article to discover the 10 traits of successful Chief Transformation Officers and why more organisations are appointing transformation leaders to drive change: https://pwc.to/45dP9ZI #Transformation #BeTransformative

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