Peace vote promises to boost Irish M&A
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The prospect of peace in Northern Ireland looks set to encourage acquisition activity in the province. Analysts believe that overseas companies will be keen to establish a presence and manufacturing capabilities in Northern Ireland, and that this activity will lead to further opportunities for established local companies to divest or sell. Eighty per cent of Irish executives are also seeking acquisition opportunities. The 56 changes of ownership in 1997 represented a 17% increase on the previous year's figure, and 17 ownership changes occurred in the first quarter of 1998.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1998
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It's hot and getting hotter
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European merger and acquisition (M&A) activity continues to be buoyant and accounted for over 40% of global M&A volume during the first quarter of 1999, according to figures from Thomson Financial Securities Data. During the period, over 2,700 deals have been announced worth almost 220 billion pounds sterling. M&A activity has been unaffected by the Asian economic and should remain healthy unless there is a dramatic economic slowdown in the US and a rise in interest rates.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1999
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A game of two halves
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The private equity market in Leeds, England, during the first half of 1999 has been disappointing, reflecting a national trend towards falling numbers of buy-outs and buy-ins. Among the developing trends in 1998, which have continued into 1999, were the rising numbers of private-to-public transactions and the debt-only buyout. Despite a poor first half, the Leeds marketplace is optimistic about the rest of 1999, with activity levels beginning to rise.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1999
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