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🚀 M&A Dealmaking in the Consumer Sector in 2025: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity 🌍 As we step into 2025, the #consumer goods industry is at the forefront of transformative change. From AI-driven ingredient discovery to ESG-led sustainability initiatives, this sector is redefining how it engages with consumers and navigates global challenges. Whether it’s adapting to health-focused trends like GLP-1 dietary needs or capitalizing on the growth of s-commerce, the opportunities for M&A dealmaking amid innovation in the sector are considerable. In our latest analysis, we discuss the strategic sector themes that consumer M&A dealmakers should be aware of while highlighting macro-opportunities that could shape dealmaking in 2025. 👇 Follow Sterling Technology | Virtual Data Rooms for more consumer and #retail insights for M&A dealmakers.

Attention, M&A and real estate capital markets dealmakers who support Leyton Orient Football Club or Stockport County FC! ⚽ Want to watch East London's finest take on The Hatters in EFL (English Football League) Sky Bet League One action at Gaughan Group Stadium on February 1? Then read on. We have a limited number of places, exclusively for professionals working in investment banking, private equity, M&A transaction advisory, real estate capital markets and corporate development, to experience unforgettable matchday hospitality including a three-course meal and drinks, premium seats directly on the halfway line to watch the match, a pre-match tour of the pitch to watch the teams warm up, the opportunity to chat with current and former playing legends and much more. Last season, the Os, under head coach Richie Wellens, secured an automatic return to League One after an eight-year absence, finishing in 11th place. Meanwhile, Stockport County finished their season as League Two title winners, under manager Dave Challinor, and are back playing in League One for the first time since 2009/10. The Hatters' last visit to Brisbane Road was on April 29, 2023, in League Two; the visitors led 0:2 at half-time and sealed an emphatic win with a third goal nine minutes before the end of regular time. Work in M&A or real estate capital markets and want to join us on February 1? Then register your interest by following the event link below. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eNKSNebu Follow Sterling Technology | Virtual Data Rooms to be notified of our 2025 programme of sports, social and networking events for the #mergersacquisitionsdivestitures #investmentbanking #privateequity and #capitalmarkets communities. Stephen Dobson Adam Cook

Attention, Northwest M&A dealmakers! Fancy yourselves as padel champions? 🎾 Then enter a team for our first tournament of the new year, which will take place on Saturday February 8 at PURE PADEL MANCHESTER. Open only to M&A professionals, our event is an opportunity for participants to combine fitness and networking. It's a chance to meet and compete with peers working in investment banking, transaction and legal advisory, and private equity in a friendly and fun environment. We only have a limited number of places available, so follow the event link at the bottom if you want to join us. 🏆 We're kicking off 2025 with our first padel tournament in Manchester. Located in the city centre, Pure Padel has six state-of-art panoramic padel courts under a 10m roof, a pro padel shop, a bistro style cafe and bar, and fully equipped changing rooms and showers. Arrival is between 11:30 and 11:45 for registration and warm-up, play starts at 12:00 sharp! REGISTRATION REQUIRED: follow the event link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eMia8twe Follow Sterling Technology | Virtual Data Rooms to be notified of our 2025 programme of sports, social and networking events for the #mergersacquisitionsdivestitures #investmentbanking #privateequity and #capitalmarkets communities. Julian Maher David Reid

Attention, M&A and real estate capital markets dealmakers who support Leyton Orient Football Club or Reading Football Club! ⚽ Want to watch East London's finest take on The Royals in EFL (English Football League) Sky Bet League One action at Gaughan Group Stadium on January 25? Then read on. We have a limited number of places, exclusively for professionals working in investment banking, real estate capital markets, private equity, M&A transaction advisory and corporate development, to experience unforgettable matchday hospitality including a three-course meal and drinks, premium seats directly on the halfway line to watch the match, a pre-match tour of the pitch to watch the teams warm up, the opportunity to chat with current and former playing legends and much more. Last season, the Os, under head coach Richie Wellens, secured an automatic return, as League Two title winners, to League One after an eight-year absence, finishing in 11th place. Meanwhile, Reading finished in 16th place in League One, after their relegation from the Championship to the third tier for the first time since the 2001/02 season. The Royals' last visit to Brisbane Road was on October 7, 2023, in League One; the home side took all three points in a thrilling 2:1 victory, thanks to a 90' winner from midfielder George Moncur, to leave the visitors heartbroken. Work in M&A or real estate capital markets and want to join us on January 25? Then register your interest by following the event link below. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eMv7QgG5 Follow Sterling Technology | Virtual Data Rooms to be notified of our 2025 programme of sports, social and networking events for the #mergersacquisitionsdivestitures #investmentbanking #privateequity and #capitalmarkets communities. Andrew J. Jordan

We are concluding our five-part #future of #healthcare series by looking at how gene editing will be an important part of preventive care by 2035. Gene editing technology is set to revolutionize healthcare by allowing scientists to make precise changes to the #genetic material of a living organism, offering new hope for the prevention and treatment of a wide range of diseases. Life sciences and healthcare dealmakers, find out why companies involved in gene editing technology should be on your radar for M&A and capital raising opportunities in 2025 in the last of five articles in our future of healthcare series and follow Sterling Technology | Virtual Data Rooms for more #lifesciences and healthcare future insights. Sterling Technology is the provider of premium virtual data room (VDR) solutions for secure sharing of content, business process automation and collaboration for the M&A, corporate development, capital markets, private capital, banking and legal communities engaged in life sciences and healthcare dealmaking and capital raising. To find out how the Sterling Technology team can help make your next healthcare or life sciences deal a great deal better, connect with Stephen Dobson or Philip Whitchelo, or visit www.sterlingvdr.com. #mergersacquisitionsdivestitures #venturecapital #privateequity #capitalmarkets

Heads-up, M&A dealmakers! I have just one space left for this Sunday's EFL League One clash between Leyton Orient Football Club and Cambridge United Football Club at Gaughan Group Stadium in E10. You can expect a unique matchday experience of five-star hospitality, premium match seating on the half-way line and behind-the-scenes stadium access. A very special guest and former playing legend will be joining our party. Orient are on 🔥 and heading up the League One table: four wins, 13 points, 12 goals and five clean sheets from their last five matches. Cambridge are languishing in the relegation zone in 22nd place, with just one win in their last five matches. Reserve your spot using the event link below or message me. 👇 https://lnkd.in/e5mv7Tjq

Congratulations to Saga plc., Ageas Group and Lazard, financial advisor to Saga, on their successful transaction. Follow Sterling Technology | Virtual Data Rooms and visit www.sterlingvdr.com to find out how the Sterling Technology team can help make your next M&A deal a great deal better. #mergersacquisitionsdivestitures #insurance #financialservices Adam Cook Vincent Kerck

Thank you to all the M&A dealmakers who joined us in making our Milan Winter Social a great success. Open only by invitation to M&A professionals, it was an opportunity to celebrate the festive season, enjoy drinks and food and make valuable connections with peers working in investment banking, transaction advisory, private equity, corporate development and legal. Follow Sterling Technology | Virtual Data Rooms to be notified of our 2025 programme of networking, sports and social events for the Italian M&A community and be sure to connect with Sergio Sarli, Artemida Jakllari and Matteo Grassi for your invitation to our next one - coming soon! #mergersacquisitionsdivestitures #investmentbanking #privateequity #realestate #capitalmarkets Stephen Dobson

Thank you to all the M&A dealmakers who joined us in making last week's Stockholm Winter Social a fun event and great success. Open only by invitation to M&A professionals, it was an opportunity to celebrate the festive season, enjoy drinks and food and make valuable connections with peers working in investment banking, transaction advisory, private equity, corporate development and legal. Follow Sterling Technology | Virtual Data Rooms to be notified of our 2025 programme of networking, sports and social events for the Nordic M&A community and be sure to connect with Justin Tinker and Emil Häggbom for your invitation to our next one - coming soon! #mergersacquisitionsdivestitures #investmentbanking #privateequity #capitalmarkets

Attention, M&A dealmakers! Fancy yourselves as padel champions? 🎾 Then enter a team for our next tournament, which will take place on Saturday January 11 at ROCKET PADEL BATTERSEA POWER STATION. Open only to M&A professionals, our event will be an opportunity for participants to combine fitness and networking. It's a chance to meet and compete with peers working in investment banking, transaction advisory and private equity in a friendly and fun environment. We only have a limited number of places available, so follow the event link at the bottom if you want to join us. 🏆 We're kicking off 2025 with our first padel tournament at the iconic Battersea Power Station in this newly opened, state-of-the-art, 4-court facility housed in an 11-meter-high bespoke glass building with stunning views of the River Thames. Amenities include a stylish clubhouse, elegant changing rooms, dedicated warm-up zone, pro-shop, comfortable lounge, bar and bistro. Arrival is between 10:30 and 10:45 for registration and warm-up, play starts at 11:00 sharp! REGISTRATION REQUIRED: follow the event link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/emwZy53y #mergersacquisitionsdivestitures #investmentbanking #privateequity