Hot on the heels of the latest budget and as the road map out of lockdown develops, our April M&A Update will cover:
Latest activity
M&A activity in the first quarter of the year has been very active, driven by:
- Deals which began pre Covid and were put on hold and now being completed
- A desire to get transactions completed by the budget, with possible changes to CGT
Outlook
The outlook for the remainder of the year is still a very buoyant, despite economic concerns driven by:
- The pandemic has changed people’s outlook; de-risking is attractive
- Private Equity still has significant cash reserves they need to deploy
- Acquirers have been in cash preservation mode and are now looking to invest
- High street banks are beginning to lend again, and second tier lenders are also very active
Opportunities
Our experts will also discuss:
- The possibility that CGT will be looked at again later this year
- The prospects for businesses which have traded exceptionally well throughout Covid
- Our experience on the latest multiples businesses can expect
- The opportunities to raise funds for growth / MBO / acquisitions