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?? Our 9M 2024 Financial Advisory Ranking is now live ??https://lnkd.in/eVRryR9P Goldman Sachs?increased its 1H24 lead over?J.P. Morgan, leading charts globally, in Europe, the US and Asia-Pacific. ?? Its total deal volume surged 33% YoY, reaching USD 744bn across 313 deals. Its largest deal in 3Q4 was its sell-side advise to?Kellanova?on its pending sale to food and beverage giant?Mars. Morgan Stanley jumped to the #2 spot, moving up from third in 9M23, while J.P. Morgan slipped to third place. Rounding out the top 10 were Citi, Bank of America, Evercore, Barclays, UBS Investment Bank, Centerview Partners Holdings and Jefferies.

? Just 6 days to go until the Mergermarket Private Equity Forum Austin! With private equity dealmaking facing a muted outlook, lower distributions, and ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties, the GP-LP dynamic has undergone a shift in recent years. Our expert panel, featuring Stephen Cammock (GCM Grosvenor), Josh Garcia (Allocate) and Scott Ramsower (Teacher Retirement System of Texas), will join Rorie Norton to explore their strategies and discuss how they’re navigating the current market environment. Over 300 delegates have already secured their spot - don’t miss out! Register here ?? https://lnkd.in/eumpqCKq

Activism is not a new phenomenon in Australia, but it’s gaining prominence due to the increasing capital behind activist investing and enhanced transparency driven by greater media coverage and public interest. Ahead of her panel at the Mergermarket M&A Forum Australia next week, M&A Drivers: The Rise of Activist Investors, Victoria Hardie, Head of Private Equity at HMC Capital, sat down with Giovanni Amodeo to share her insights on the current state of activist investing in Australia. She discusses the strategies activist investors are using and which tools are proving most effective. Join us on October 15th at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney or stream the event online to learn more about this topic and other key trends shaping Australian M&A over the next 12 months. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eSm7K-2h

The shortlist for the 2024 Mergermarket European M&A Awards has been announced! ?? ? Discover which firms have made the cut here ?? https://lnkd.in/ecsj9H4r ? Congratulations to all the shortlisted firms! If your firm has been nominated, don’t forget to submit your pitch by 9 October to showcase your successes and boost your chances of winning in your category. ? This year's awards ceremony will be held at the Natural History Museum, London on 27 November. We look forward to celebrating the best in Europe's M&A community and presenting 48 prizes.

Our final panel of the day at the Mergermarket M&A Forum Switzerland explored the financing landscape across Switzerland and the wider DACH region. Gustav Sandstrom was joined by Laura Rusu of Rosedge Capital AG, Roy Awad of White Peaks Capital, Sandeep Agarwal of Beechbrook Capital, Lionel Fracheboud of GENUI, and Kirsten Bode of Muzinich & Co. The panellists shared their expertise on how private equity firms and corporates are adapting to the new financing environment and exploring alternative options such as NAV-based lending. They also covered key challenges in securing financing, the role of direct lenders, and the differences between public and private financing options for corporates. Missed it? All of yesterday’s sessions are now available to watch on-demand: https://lnkd.in/ewkK9Ger

Recent data reveals a notable rise in fundraising, strategic capital deployment, and successful exits within the family office sector. Globally, family offices have started reallocating funds from real estate to start-ups and are increasingly engaging in traditional PE-style M&A transactions across a range of sectors. Yesterday, at the Mergermarket M&A Forum Switzerland, Lucinda Guthrie was joined by Martin Gamperl of Alantra, Uwe Kolb of Single Family Office, Rajaa Mekouar of Calista Direct Investors SAS, and Thomas Pfisterer of WILD Group Management AG to discuss the evolving role of family offices in the DACH region. Get all the insights from this session on-demand now: https://lnkd.in/ewkK9Ger

What role does cross-border dealmaking play in Swiss M&A and the wider Swiss economy? ?? Swiss M&A is dominated by cross-border dealmaking. International players, including both private equity and trade buyers, are actively targeting the key midmarket segment in their quest for alpha, while large Swiss multinationals remain prominent participants in global M&A. Yesterday, at the Mergermarket M&A Forum Switzerland, Aurelia Seidlhofer, DACH Senior Correspondent, was joined by Brice Bolinger, CFA of UBS, Malte Jantz, CFA of Helbling Business Advisors, and Reto B?rtschi of Bruker BioSpin, who shared their insights on the challenges and nuances of cross-border dealmaking. Missed it? Watch all the sessions on-demand here: https://lnkd.in/ewkK9Ger

Catherine Ford sat down with Pablo von Siebenthal, Global Head of M&A at Swissport International, for an engaging fireside chat at the Mergermarket M&A Forum Switzerland. Their conversation delved into how the M&A team collaborates with various heads of departments to originate deals, the key factors necessary for building strong relationships with advisers, post-merger integration strategies, and more. ? Catch this session, and all the others from the event, on-demand now: https://lnkd.in/ewkK9Ger

What strategies are private equity funds adopting to deploy dry powder while holding onto prized assets in their portfolios as they navigate an uncertain market? Yesterday, at the Mergermarket M&A Forum Switzerland, Rachel Lewis was joined by Giovanna Maag of Altor Equity Partners and Christian Waldvogel of Renaissance Foundation & Management to explore key insights into private equity in the DACH region. Missed it? All of yesterday’s sessions are now available to watch on-demand here: https://lnkd.in/ewkK9Ger

We are thrilled to announce that Mergermarket hosted its 20th annual British Private Equity Awards 2024 at The Brewery in London on 01 October. This event celebrates private equity’s outstanding contributions to the growth of British businesses. This year, we chose the winners in 19 different categories from over 100 submissions. Check out our latest press release for details on our top winners! https://lnkd.in/dJHnrcf9 #mergermarket #privateequity #britishprivateequityawards