Expert analysis on M&A, business finance, and global markets.
Development finance institutions including the IFC, ADB, AfDB, and bilateral DFIs collectively deploy hundreds of billions annually into infrastructure projects. We examine how to structure transactions to meet DFI requirements,…
Deal origination quality is the defining differentiator between the best M&A advisory firms and the rest. We examine the deal origination methodologies employed by top-tier advisory firms, the role of…
Global cross-border M&A activity is entering a new phase, driven by geopolitical realignment, sovereign wealth fund activism, and a resurgence of mid-market deal flow in North America and the GCC.…
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor enters its second phase with expanded scope across energy, transport, and digital infrastructure. We examine the project finance structures underpinning CPEC Phase II, the role of…
Market leakage during an M&A process can be catastrophic — damaging staff morale, alerting competitors, and undermining negotiating position. We examine the confidentiality frameworks that sophisticated advisors deploy, the risks…
Commodity trade finance involves unique risks and structures not encountered in standard trade transactions. From pre-export finance to warehouse receipt financing, this briefing examines the principal structures used in agricultural…
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…
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…
Growth companies face a complex and rapidly evolving private markets funding landscape. From family office direct investment to growth equity and venture debt, the range of capital sources has expanded…
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…