As 2012 comes to a close, we’d like to wish you season’s greetings with our best wishes for a very happy holiday!
With less than a month left in 2012, this year was an exciting year for global M&A – all regions experienced at least a 3% increase in M&A activity, except for Europe, which saw a 9% decrease. The Asia/Pacific and Latin America/Caribbean regions experienced the largest increases, 5% and 11%, respectively. The surge in activity in these two regions was primarily due to cross-border M&A whereby companies in one region seized an opportunity in another region.
As we transition into 2013, there will be new opportunities worldwide. As a great man once said, “there are no problems, only opportunities.” Some of the questions facing the world are:
How will the political and economic turmoil in Europe be resolved?
How will the Democrats and Republicans resolve the “Fiscal Cliff” issue in the United States?
Will China continue growing at a rapid pace, or will it begin approaching the “hard landing” many predict will occur?
Will GDP growth in Brazil and the other Latin American countries accelerate in 2013?
In a constantly evolving global market, challenges will always arise. However, the key lies in seizing the opportunities that present themselves worldwide to strategically position your business for not just growth, but sustained profitability. By staying ahead of the curve and actively seeking out potential avenues for expansion and development, businesses can navigate through obstacles and emerge stronger than ever. It's not just about overcoming challenges, it's about leveraging them to propel your business towards success in an ever-changing landscape.
Versailles Group is a Boston-based investment bank that specializes in international mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Versailles Group’s skill, flexibility, and experience have enabled it to successfully close M&A transactions for companies with revenues between US$2 million and US$250 million. Versailles Group has closed transactions in all economic environments, literally around the world.
Versailles Group provides clients with both buy-side and sell-side M&A services, and has been completing cross-border transactions since its founding in 1987.
More information on Versailles Group, Ltd. can be found at www.versaillesgroup.com.
