The Top 10 Global M&A Advisors for H1 2024 by Deal Value
The first half of 2024 has been marked by significant shifts in the global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape. Worldwide M&A activity surged by 18% in value to $1.5 trillion, making it the strongest first half for deal-making since 2022. However, this
Rothschild & Co Exclusive: Advisory on Softline Projects $51m Acquisition of IRE-Polus
Rothschild & Co played a pivotal advisory role in the recent $51 million sale of IPG Photonics’ Russian subsidiary, IRE-Polus, to Softline Projects LLC and the subsidiary’s current management team. This transaction marks the culmination
Goldman Sachs Exclusive: EU Employees to Receive 20% Increase in Pay as Dealmaking Fees Rise
Goldman Sachs has announced a 20% pay raise for its EU employees, reflecting a surge in dealmaking fees that have boosted the bank’s financial performance. This year, the firm set
Blackstone Exclusive: $13.5bn Acquisition of AirTrunk from Macquarie Group
Blackstone is nearing the completion of a significant acquisition, poised to purchase Australian data center operator AirTrunk for over $13.5 billion, including debt. This transaction is set to be one of the largest digital infrastructure deals of the year. Sources familiar with the negotiations
Mizuho Exclusive: Asset Management Unit Plans to Launch an $3.4bn Japanese Fund
Mizuho Financial Group Inc. is poised to unveil a new investment fund focused on large-cap Japanese stocks, targeting a resurgence in domestic market interest. This move comes as a response to the growing preference for foreign equity index products among investors. Asset Management One Co., the