A game of two halves

Article Abstract:

There has been a significant blending of merchant banking and stockbroking operations in the UK since the late 1980s. However, each discipline has a separate contribution to make in bid situations. Brokers bring the benefits associated with being close to the market, for example, while merchant bankers have more experience in bid tactics and takeover panel representations. There has been some progress towards offering an integrated service for mergers and acquisitions, but clients still value contacts and skill above a large capital base.

Securities Brokerage, Stock Brokerage, Securities dealers, Services, Stockbrokers, Merchant banks

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Where bids can bite back

Article Abstract:

It is becoming increasingly common for relatively large merger and acquisition deals in the Birmingham, England, area to be handled locally, rather than by an adviser based in London, England. A strong corporate finance community has emerged in Birmingham, and there is now the professional capability to manage large transactions. There is no investment bank in the city, but accounting firms have managed to fill this gap. Some deals still go to London, but Birmingham also attracts deals from other regions.

Acquisitions & Mergers Analysis, Birmingham, England

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Goldman Sachs hits $150bn in four weeks

Article Abstract:

Goldman Sachs advised on merger and acquisition deals worth $150 billion in Jan 1999. This firm was the leading merger and acquisition adviser in 1998, being involved in transactions worth a total of $597 billion. Most recently, it has been involved on both sides in the $11 billion merger of Santander and BCH, reflecting its strong presence in Spain. It also advised BAT in its 13 billion pounds sterling merger with Rothmans and Lucent in its $13.9 billion purchase of Ascent.

Acquisitions Analysis, Contracts, Goldman Sachs and Co.

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