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The Chinese economy is undoubtedly undergoing fundamental shifts due to a combination of factors, including slowed economic growth, ongoing political tensions with the West, a large aging population and changing demographics. Since the beginning of 2024, the capital market in China has witnessed several significant shifts in various industries and sectors.   Sluggish IPO market; […]

There is enormous growth and opportunity in the global Electric Vehicle (EV) industry and Australia has a critical role to play in the future. According to Clairfield International’s H2 2023 Global Electric Mobility Sector update global EV sales grew 70% in both 2022 and 2023 reaching $US1,573 billion. One of the primary drivers behind this […]

Clairfield’s UK partners note that M&A activity in the chemical and plastics sector remained steady in 2018 and forecast a bump in activity in 2019, driven by smaller, specialist deals in a fragmented market. The Clairfield industrial team is led by Chris Gregory. Read the full report here: 2019H1 European Chemicals and Plastics

Clairfield’s UK partners note that deal volumes in food & beverage are up, with a decline in transaction values. UK brands, alcohol & beverage, and foodservice companies remain attractive targets. Our UK consumer team is led by Gary Ecob. Read the full report here: 2019H1 UK Food & Beverage Report

GDPR requirements and high-profile hacks are driving significant cybersecurity spending. Security software is highly fragmented and larger companies are seeking to offer all-inclusive solutions, via acquisitions. 70% of M&A exits in cybersecurity are below USD 100 million, showing a robust midmarket in this segment. Read the report here: Security Software Snapshot. Joseph Sabet leads the security […]

Technology solutions can reduce costs, simplify, and accelerate the M&A process from target screening and due diligence to contract drafting and integration. Blockchain and smart contracts are two new tools that could revolutionize the M&A process particularly for small and medium enterprises. Read more in our latest technology sector snapshot.

In recent years increasing urbanization has led to a heightened urgency to create efficient environments able to fully support occupants’ wellbeing and productivity. This, combined with a strong consumer confidence environment, will continue to drive growth in the industry. Merger and acquisition deal activity reached a post-recession high in 2016 and is on pace to exceed […]

To say that the dental sector is radically changing is putting it mildly. Every subsegment is being impacted by state budget pressures, internet price arbitrage, and the phenomenon of dental chains with salaried dentists no longer in a position to decide major practice investments. The dental manufacturing business for chairs, imaging, suction, denture milling, etc., […]

Acquisitions of digital marketing companies are increasing, with players from both the advertising and consulting sectors. Private equity is also taking an active role. Read more in our Clairfield digital marketing snapshot 2018.08.