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M&A Market Trends

Expert analysis on M&A, business finance, and global markets.

Co-I
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Co-investment has become one of the most sought-after structures in private markets, allowing limited partners to invest alongside general partners in specific transactions at reduced or zero fees. We examine…

June 7, 2026
Cent
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Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and their neighbours are attracting unprecedented international investment as Central Asia emerges as a strategic hub in the new Silk Road economy. We examine the M&A and project…

June 7, 2026
Busi
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Valuation methodology selection has a material impact on transaction outcomes. From DCF analysis to comparable transactions and asset-based approaches, the choice of methodology must reflect the business’s characteristics, the transaction…

June 7, 2026
Afri
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Africa requires an estimated $170 billion annually in infrastructure investment to support its development trajectory. International capital is increasingly engaged, but navigating the continent’s diverse regulatory, political, and economic landscapes…

June 7, 2026