In March we welcomed the publication of the fifth annual William Fry M&A Review.
The review reveals a vibrant mergers and acquisitions (M&A) scene in 2015, with a significant rise in deal values, from €45.3bn in 2014 to €189bn in 2015, although a drop in deal volume, from 120 in 2014 down to 104 in 2015.
Among the many notable trends highlighted in 2015 is that half of all transactions with an Irish element were outbound, the highest on record for Irish businesses, making overseas acquisitions higher than recorded in other European countries. Inbound deals dominated by value, with nine out of the 10 largest deals by value in 2015 involving foreign bidders. The year also saw greater access and choice in source of finance, reflecting a return to more stable investment opportunities, while deals in the property sector continued to recover.
The review provides a detailed insight into Ireland’s M&A landscape over the course of 2015, an examination of the emerging trends and opportunities in the current economic environment, as well as an outlook for 2016. Pleaseclick here to read the review in full.
Contributed by Adam Synnott.
