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We are acting as joint financial adviser, nomad and corporate broker to our long-standing client, Learning Technologies Group plc (LTG), on its recommended acquisition by Leopard UK Bidco Limited. We have been joint broker to LTG since 2011 and have advised on a number of M&A and capital raises since then, supporting the company in growing its market capitalisation from £15m to approximately £800m.   LTG is a key player in the growing workplace digital learning and talent management market, offering end-to-end solutions to a customer base that includes over 6,000 organisations.   This transaction reinforces Deutsche Numis’ position as a leading M&A adviser within the UK and represents our 32nd public M&A transaction (with an equity value of £200m+) as financial adviser since 2022.   #MergersandAcquisitions #Deal #InvestmentBanking

Deutsche Bank and Deutsche Numis are pleased to be hosting our inaugural UK & Ireland Conference on 21-22 January 2025 at our new offices at 21 Moorfields to showcase the strength of London as Europe’s leading capital market. Bringing together more than 50 UK corporates with investors, there will be opportunities to network in a small group format, meet with Deutsche Bank and Deutsche Numis analysts and hear from senior management of selected corporates. To find out more, click here: https://lnkd.in/dgd6t8tn We are looking forward to an insightful and collaborative event for our UK champions. #InvestmentBanking #UKPLC

At Deutsche Numis, we were so pleased to help support One Day, Deutsche Bank’s fundraiser for its UK Charity of the Year, Dementia UK. A fantastic outcome – thank you to all who donated.

Deutsche Numis is once again partnering with The King's Trust for its annual Christmas Carol Concert, along with headline partner Cunard. Guests to St Paul’s Church in Knightsbridge on 9 December will enjoy candlelit carols, musical performances and readings from celebrity guests. We are proud to support the trust’s charitable work, which has been instrumental in improving the lives of disadvantaged young people in the UK. Founded in 1976 by His Majesty The King, the trust has helped more than one million young people into work, education and training. The Christmas Carol Concert helps to support the trust’s important work and is a wonderful start to the festive season. #WeAreDeutscheNumis

What is the current preferred exit route for UK private equity professionals? Our latest report, ‘UK Private Equity M&A Outlook’, which surveyed 200 senior sponsors, reveals that private auctions are the preferred exit in the current environment, having ranked as the least preferred option last year. The improving financing markets, potentially reduced expectations around viability of continuation funds and limited IPO exits during 2024 could all be factors. For more insights, read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eBJFxanw #InvestmentBanking #MergersAndAcquisitions #PrivateEquity

As covered by The Times last week, our recent research revealed that private equity sponsors are demonstrating a significantly increased interest in UK public assets this year, with 26% of respondents to our UK Private Equity M&A Outlook 2024 survey viewing the asset class as their main pipeline focus (up 12 percentage points on last year). This pivot likely reflects sponsors’ views that private assets are relatively more overvalued than public assets (61% consider private assets as overvalued, compared with 39% for public assets). At the same time, with more respondents having successfully undertaken a public-to-private in 2024 (66% this year, versus 52% last year), greater experience in executing these transactions appears to be a factor in this heightened interest. To read the full article by The Times (behind paywall), click here: https://lnkd.in/dGtvg36a. To read more on the outlook for public-to-privates, click here: https://lnkd.in/eBJFxanw #InvestmentBanking #MergersAndAcquisitions #PrivateEquity

FTSE leaders see governance as a key strength for the UK capital markets, but how can we address the challenge of maintaining these high standards without adding to the regulatory burden? James Taylor, Co-Head of Investment Banking at Deutsche Numis, looks at the importance of getting the governance balance just right. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/etV4US8x. #RaisedInLondon #UKPLC #CorporateGovernance

Deutsche Numis’ latest research demonstrates that private equity professionals continue to view the UK as a highly attractive investment destination. To read the full report, UK Private Equity M&A Outlook 2024, click here: https://lnkd.in/eBJFxanw

Our latest research, 'UK Private Equity M&A Outlook 2024', reveals that the private equity outlook for the UK as an investment destination is positive. See below where Stuart Ord, Oliver Ives and Alec Pratt share some of the key themes of the report. For more insights into current sentiment on UK private equity M&A, read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eBJFxanw

Reuters was one of the news outlets to cover our latest report, ‘UK private equity M&A Outlook 2024’ yesterday. The article highlights sponsors’ increased ambition going into 2025, supported by ongoing improvements in financing markets. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ej4-PS85   #InvestmentBanking #MergersAndAcquisitions #PrivateEquity