M&A Explorer
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Effective July 1, 2023, the underlying Mergermarket data supporting the M&A Explorer was consolidated with Dealogic data to produce an even more complete picture of the M&A marketplace. M&A Explorer commentary published before July 1, 2023 may reference data that does not reflect this consolidation.

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M&A commentary

Cleantech in Asia-Pacific: The wave of the future

Cleantech in Asia-Pacific: The wave of the future

As the global race to net zero gathers pace, so does investment in the technologies and services—collectively known as cleantech—needed to support that drive
US renewables M&A: A cautious road to recovery?

US renewables M&A: A cautious road to recovery?

The US renewables sector is racing to keep up with governmental targets and societal pressure, but the upcoming presidential election creates considerable uncertainty
Taiwan’s M&A market defies headwinds to flourish in 2024

Taiwan’s M&A market defies headwinds to flourish in 2024

M&A totals for this year have already overtaken 2023 as technology, green energy and a financial services megadeal drive activity

Excludes all domestic transactions

Megadeals: $5 billion+

Large: $1 billion - $4.99 billion

Upper mid-market: $100 million - $999 million

Lower mid-market: $5 million - $99 million

Undisclosed: No deal value publicly available

Exit
Occurs when a financial institution, such as private equity firm or venture capitalist realizes its investment in a company. This is usually achieved by selling its stake to a trade buyer or another financial buyer, or by floating the company on the stock exchange.

Buyout
The purchase of a company's shares in which the acquiring party gains controlling interest of the targeted firm.

Secondary buyout
A deal that represents an exit for a buyout to another private equity backed vehicle.


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