IMAP - International Mergers and Acquisitions Partnership

Parental Demand Drives M&A Opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s K-12 Market As Saudi Arabia’s K-12 education market thrives, growing parental demand for high-quality private schools and rising expatriate populations are sparking increased household spending on education. This growth is setting the stage for robust M&A activity. 🎬 In the latest quick-fire IMAP Industry M&A Insights video, Claire Smedley from IMAP HQ talks with Hisham Ashour, Managing Partner at Haykala Advisors & Managers – IMAP Saudi Arabia, about the sector's immense potential. Hisham explains how buy-and-build strategies are driving consolidation, creating scalable school platforms with enhanced efficiencies, stronger branding, and economies of scale. 🎓 With listed education companies trading at high premiums, now is the time to explore opportunities in this booming sector. 📽️ Watch the video below to discover how you can capitalize on this thriving market. #education #saudiaarabia #mergersandacquisitions

🏆 Verdant IMAP – IMAP South Africa Recognized as Best Advisory Firm: Private Equity A big congratulations to Edmund Higenbottam, Edwin Siebani, AFM and all the team at Verdant Capital - IMAP South Africa for being named Best Advisory Firm: Private Equity at the prestigious Africa Global Funds Awards! 🌍 These awards celebrate the best in Africa's asset management and private equity sectors, and this achievement highlights the team's expertise, resilience, and commitment to delivering impactful solutions in a dynamic market. 👏 Well done everyone! (Photo left to right: Stuart Bradley, Managing Partner, Phatisa (and member of judging panel); Edwin Siebani, Senior Vice President, Verdant; Edmund Higenbottam, Managing Director, Verdant) #IMAP #PrivateEquity #MergersAndAcquisitions #Awards

Will Nearshoring Drive the Next Wave of M&A in Mexico’s Manufacturing and Infrastructure Sectors? 🔩 The shift in U.S. production from China to Mexico is creating exciting opportunities for mid-sized manufacturing companies and the Infrastructure sector, including energy, toll roads, and water systems. In the second video in our quick-fire IMAP Regional M&A Insights video series, Claire Smedley from IMAP HQ speaks with Gilberto Escobedo, Managing Partner at Serficor IMAP – IMAP Mexico, who explains how nearshoring and the need to build up the country's infrastructure is reshaping the market and what it means for sellers and investors. 📽️ Watch the video below to explore why now is the ideal time to capitalize on Mexico’s booming M&A opportunities!

IMAP REDBAENK advised on the sale of Clarystone s.r.o., a leading Czech IT systems integrator, to major European IT holding Aricoma. Congratulations to Radek Schmied, Petr Sedlar, Michael Bílek and the IMAP team in Czechia on closing this transaction! ⬇️ Find the link to the full story in the comments.

Building Products & Services: The Next Hotspot for M&A Growth? The Building Products & Services industry is seeing robust growth, driven by increasing consolidation and the critical role of energy efficiency. In the second video from our quick-fire IMAP Industry M&A Insights series, Claire Smedley from IMAP HQ talks with Francisco José Hidalgo-Barquero, Partner at IMAP Spain who explains how these trends are sparking a wave of acquisitions, particularly among HVAC and Electricity companies seeking synergies to enhance their market positions. With increased activity on the horizon and strong opportunities for sellers, discover why now might be the perfect time to explore M&A opportunities in this thriving sector. #buildingproductsandservices #hvac #electricity

Why Is the Middle East a Hotspot for Middle-Market M&A? Kickstarting our "IMAP Regional M&A Insights Shorts" series, Olivier Tricou, Managing Director at Alpen Capital – IMAP GCC, reveals to Claire Smedley from IMAP HQ how GCC Sovereign Wealth Funds are fueling transformative growth across six fast growing industries, diversifying beyond Oil and Gas. 🗺️ Discover why foreign investors are increasingly drawn to the region and what makes it a rising hub for cross-border transactions. 📺 Watch Now to learn how you can leverage the Middle East’s booming M&A market to your advantage. #middleeast #mergersandacquisitions

Looking for a way to boost your company’s valuation beyond just profit? Hear from our team at IMAP Netherlands on how Equity Acceleration Plans (EAP) can transform your business. Discover how to unlock incredible value by strengthening your brand's presence, protect your intellectual property, and sharpen your market positioning. 📊 Whether you're preparing for an exit, acquisition, or growth funding, EAP is the game-changer your business needs. 👉 Find the link to the full article in the comments!

A large portion of transactions in the Packaging industry in 2024 have been fuelled by the realignment of portfolio businesses. The shedding of non-core assets that no longer fit strategic visions has allowed sector players to channel resources toward high-growth areas. David Bench, Mike Schumacher and Chris Cardinale from Capstone Partners - IMAP USA share their expert insights on sector dynamics and transaction drivers in the Packaging industry. 👉 Link to the full article in the comments. #packaging #mergersandacquisitions

Happy 20th Anniversary Pinnacle – IMAP Japan! IMAP Chairman, Jurgis Oniunas travelled to Japan to attend Pinnacle – IMAP Japan’s celebratory event, attended by 500 executives, dignitaries, and industry leaders, a reflection of Pinnacle’s respected standing within Japan’s Financial sector. Messages of congratulations were received from several of Japan’s influential leaders, including former Prime Minister, Mr. Kishida, Chief Cabinet Secretary, Mr. Hayashi, and Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture, Mr. Kuroiwa, underscoring Pinnacle’s strong connections across business and government. 👉 Find out more about the event in the full article by Jeffrey Smith and Tomoyuki Izumi from Pinnacle in the comments below.

What's Happening in Industrials? In the first of our new series of quick-fire Industry videos, we touch on INDUSTRIALS. Claire Smedley from IMAP HQ caught up with Gabor Szendroi, Managing Partner at Concorde MB Partners – IMAP Hungary and a member of the IMAP Executive Board to ask: ·        What’s driving M&A activity? ·        Which are the best performing segments? ·        How are evaluations looking? 📺 Watch the video to find out which two segments are outperforming. #industrials #automation #nuclearpower