M&A in 2017, for a number of reasons, is projected to be robust and will probably be a record year for several reasons, including:
► In 2016 private equity firms raised almost US$250 billion for acquisitions, which is now available.
► Large corporates worldwide are still "sitting" on very large amounts of cash that they need to deploy.
► The new US President is expected to make some fundamental changes that will be business friendly.
► Buyers and sellers are expected to take advantage of current market conditions.
► The low growth economy encourages the use of M&A as a tool to grow a company, acquire technology or R&D, etc.
► Interest rates are still low, but are expected to increase over time - motivating buyers to move sooner rather than later.
► Looming economic uncertainty is motivating buyers and sellers to complete transactions.
► Sellers worries about valuations, which were an impediment in 2016, have been alleviated. Now, sellers are becoming worried that if they don't complete a transaction in the near term, they may miss the "window."
Versailles Group, Ltd.
Versailles Group is a boutique 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 greater than US$2 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.
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