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Mergermarket’s 2024 Full-Year M&A Highlights report reveals a cautious recovery in global M&A in 2024. M&A volume reached USD 3.4 trillion, up 8% compared to last year’s decade low. Early indicators suggest a strong 2025 after central banks in Europe and the US began cutting rates, and political stability improved to a certain degree. While large-cap deals gained momentum in 2024, boardrooms in Europe and Asia are grappling with the aftermath of recent elections and looming trade tensions as 2025 approaches. Read our press release for details. https://lnkd.in/eja_3tYg #mergersandacquisitions #elections #tradewars #mergermarket

We’re proud to partner with Vintage Investment Partners, a global investment fund managing USD 4 billion in assets, as they streamline their fundraising, investor relations, and communications with Backstop Solutions. When a client calls our platform the “most user-friendly and intuitive,” it reminds us why we do what we do — empowering teams to achieve more with less effort. Backstop offers investment firms like Vintage: ▪️ A consistent, holistic view of the investor lifecycle. ▪️ Industry-focused CRM and investor relations management. ▪️ Seamless tools for fundraising, reporting, and collaboration. Ready to transform your investor processes? Explore our solutions today. https://lnkd.in/e8QDEPJc #InvestmentManagement #InvestorRelations #BackstopSolutions #IONAnalytics

The Dealogic 2024 Full-Year ECM Highlights report showcases a remarkable year of recovery for global equity capital markets, but the incoming Trump administration’s threats of universal global tariffs could halt momentum next year. After two challenging years of rising inflation, higher global interest rates, and geopolitical turmoil, issuance volumes surged to USD 741 billion in 2024, a 20% increase over 2023. China saw an 81% fall in ECM volumes, in line with a broader economic slowdown of the world’s second-largest economy. India counterbalanced this decline, emerging as the strongest market in APAC. Read our press release to know more! https://lnkd.in/epiSjuUV #equitycapitalmarkets #Dealogic #2024Highlights #DonaldTrump #elections

Vintage Investment Partners, a global investment fund, has selected ION-owned Backstop Solutions to support its fundraising, investor relations, and communication efforts. Backstop Solutions will provide Vintage Investment Partners with a comprehensive view of the investor lifecycle facilitating improved communication, collaboration, and decision-making across the organization. Read more in our press release. https://lnkd.in/dUuEb-k6

Mergermarket, an ION Analytics service, hosted the 2024 European M&A Awards on 27 November in London, celebrating excellence in the M&A landscape. This year’s event featured 147 firms shortlisted across 49 categories, showcasing the region’s exceptional talent. The event was attended by 250 senior leaders representing firms across finance, law, and advisory services. This year’s awards highlight Europe’s resilient M&A market and celebrate landmark transactions, providing insight into how leading firms are adapting to economic challenges. Find out who emerged as winners in each category by reading our latest press release: https://lnkd.in/e9Hhci2k

Asian Venture Capital Journal (AVCJ) by Mergermarket, an ION Analytics service, hosted its 37th Annual AVCJ Private Equity Forum this week. The forum brings together over 3,300 senior investors, advisors, and regulators from across Asia and more than 50 other geographies worldwide. Leading contributors at this year's event included Matthew Michelini, Head of APAC at Apollo Global Management, Inc., Harvey Schwartz, CEO of The Carlyle Group, and Jeffrey Perlman, CEO of Warburg Pincus LLC. Check out our full press release for more details: https://lnkd.in/ee9wPJTV

Asian Venture Capital Journal (AVCJ) by Mergermarket, an ION Analytics service, held its 24th annual Asian Private Equity & Venture Capital Awards in Hong Kong on 18 November. Established as a mark of excellence in Asian private equity, the awards celebrate the firms, professionals, and achievements that have shaped the industry.   This year, the awards received over 130 submissions, with more than 60 firms shortlisted, reflecting the depth of talent and innovation across the region. Congratulations to all the winners 5Y Capital, Kedaara Capital, Bain Capital, J-STAR, Potentia Capital, EQT Group, ChrysCapital, KKR, Trustar Capital, The Carlyle Group, Allegro Funds, Affinity Equity Partners, Mandala Capital, Qiming Venture Partners, H. Chin Chou. Find out who emerged as winners in each category by reading our latest press release: https://lnkd.in/eKVM6rCy

We are thrilled to announce that Mergermarket hosted its 20th annual British Private Equity Awards 2024 at The Brewery in London on 01 October. This event celebrates private equity’s outstanding contributions to the growth of British businesses. This year, we chose the winners in 19 different categories from over 100 submissions. Check out our latest press release for details on our top winners! https://lnkd.in/dJHnrcf9 #mergermarket #privateequity #britishprivateequityawards

Dealogic ECM Highlights 9M24 report reveals a slowing of global equity capital markets (ECM) volume in 3Q, dampening enthusiasm slightly in what has been a much-improved year. This shift in momentum is a contrast with the volumes of the first two quarters. Rising concerns about market volatility, a shortage of European issuance amid snap French parliamentary elections, and uncertainty surrounding the US presidential elections in November all contribute to the slowdown. Read our press release to know more. https://lnkd.in/e-79jff3 #IPO #CapitalMarkets #Equity #investmentbanking

Mergermarket’s M&A Highlights 9M24 report reveals an uptick in global M&A activity with mega deals at the forefront of the recovery. M&A volume for the period increased 18.8% Year-on-Year to USD 2.5 trillion, with mega deals valued at USD 2 billion or more accounting for USD 1.278 trillion. Each quarter outperformed its corresponding quarter in 2023, and despite the usual caution around the US elections, North America saw substantial blockbuster deals. Read our press release to know more. https://lnkd.in/eh7G2hzZ #InvestmentBanking #mergers #acquisitions #tech