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As we kick off the new year, we went around the InterFinancial team and asked a simple question: What did you see in the APAC M&A market in 2025, and what does it mean for 2026?  The answers were candid, thoughtful and in some cases, refreshingly blunt. While the headlines were dominated by AI hype, geopolitical noise and regulatory change, the […]

MergerMarket and DataSite have released their Asia Pacific Q3 M&A report and it’s full of insights for technology founders thinking about an exit in the next few years. While activity has slowed from previous highs, tech is still the most active sector across the region, and the pipeline of companies preparing for sale remains deep. […]

It’s been an interesting year for the Australian Consumer landscape. With the high inflation / high interest rate setting of previous years’ easing, we’ve been eager to see whether this would translate to increased M&A activity. Analysing the data, it’s clear that investors are shopping, but being extremely picky about what they add to their cart.  Crunching the numbers According to the ABS, monthly retail turnover […]

Australia is heading into a new phase in how mergers and acquisitions are regulated. From 1 January 2026, a new mandatory merger control regime kicks in. That means if your deal crosses certain thresholds, you’ll need ACCC approval before completing.   There’s a transitional period from 1 July 2025, where businesses can start using the new […]

One of the hardest decisions a business owner will ever face is knowing when it’s the right time to sell. For many, their business extends beyond merely a financial asset. It’s their identity, their legacy and often decades of effort and sacrifice. Yet every business eventually reaches a point where timing becomes critical: exit too […]

Premise, a full-service consultancy that provides tailored solutions in engineering, planning, surveying, project management architecture, agricultural and environmental science, was sold to Amey, a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities  Premise Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm founded in 2016 in Brisbane, Queensland, […]

In our previous article, we explored the different types of private equity in Australia and the role each plays in helping businesses grow, transform, or turn around. These include Venture Capital, Growth Equity, Buyouts and Turnarounds.   This month, we look at some of the more emerging parts of the PE landscape.   Family offices and long-term […]

Whether he’s advising on multimillion-dollar cross-border acquisitions or helping an early-stage AI venture find its footing, Luke Harwood knows how to turn challenges into practical opportunities. With a career that’s taken him from infrastructure deals in Abu Dhabi to leading Telstra’s tech and innovation functions across China, the USA and Australia, Luke brings a unique […]

Australia’s private equity (PE) sector is a dynamic and multifaceted market that supports companies through all stages of growth, from fledgling startups to mature enterprises. While it’s common to categorise private equity by business stage (early, growth, mature), several other key factors will help decide what may be the most practical private equity investor, these […]