Download PDF Introduction A retailer is a company or individual that sells goods or services directly to consumers, typically in small quantities for personal or household use. Positioned at the final stage of the supply chain, retailers reach consumers through brick-and-mortar stores, digital platforms, or a blend of both. While Read more…
Download PDF Introduction Geopolitics has become an increasingly influential factor in M&A, shaping and influencing deals whose rationale now goes beyond financial and strategic considerations, to national security concerns and soft power demonstration. Recent, and growing, geopolitical tensions between global powers, especially between the Western and the Eastern hemisphere, have Read more…
Download PDF Introduction Last month, we published an article focusing on the APAC IPO market, with particular attention to India, and decided to extend our exploration of equity capital markets in different regions as there is a lot going on right now. This article will examine the European IPO market, Read more…
Download PDF Introduction An easy and cheap way to access capital for value-creation, or maybe the first step towards imploding a business that worked for over 50 years? Popularised in the 1980s as an alternative form of financing for corporations amid high interest rates, asset sale-leasebacks have since found applications Read more…
Download PDF Introduction In an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape, global defence markets are undergoing rapid and historic transformation. From the United States to Europe, military budgets are surging, procurement strategies are evolving, and investor interest is spiking. In the U.S., legacy defence giants are facing a wave of disruption from Read more…
Download PDF Introduction In 2024, over 240 activist campaigns were launched globally, the highest number since 2018, according to a Barclays report. The US and APAC remained the primary regions for activism, with 44% and 29% of campaigns initiated in these areas, respectively. Meanwhile, activity in Europe saw a slight Read more…
Download PDF Introduction The Danish Compromise is a regulatory provision within the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) which allows banks to apply favorable capital treatment to their equity investments in insurance subsidiaries. This mechanism has a significant impact on capital allocation strategies for financial conglomerates active in both banking and insurance Read more…
Download PDF Introduction The global diamond industry has long been a cornerstone of luxury markets and industrial applications, with rough diamonds serving as the raw material for both high-end jewelry and specialized industrial tools. While gem-quality diamonds are polished and set into engagement rings, necklaces, and other luxury items, lower-quality Read more…
Download PDF Introduction Over the past decades, private equity has emerged as a robust asset class, consistently matching—and often outperforming—public market returns over longer horizons. This article examines the performance of private equity funds, detailing how strategies such as multiples expansion, deleveraging, and operational improvements have driven returns. Yet over Read more…
Download PDF Definition Over the past years, Private Equity Co-Investments have been on the rise. A PE Co-Investment is a minority investment that is made directly into a company alongside a private equity sponsor who is acquiring a controlling/majority stake on said company. GPs may want Co-Investor for some deals Read more…
Download PDF About Boaz Weinstein Boaz Weinstein is a seasoned hedge fund manager specializing in credit derivatives, structured products, and event-driven strategies. He began his career at Deutsche Bank [BIT:1DBK] in the late 1990s, where he founded Saba Principal Strategies, a proprietary trading group focused on relative value opportunities in Read more…
Download PDF Introduction In 2024, global M&A activity maintained a strong pace, with deal value rising by approximately 15% compared to 2023. This growth occurred despite market conditions improving less than expected, as interest rates remained high and geopolitical tensions persisted worldwide. The trend continued in the final months of Read more…
Download PDF Introduction India’s IPO market achieved a historic milestone, with proceeds more than doubling from $7.9bn in 2023 to nearly $21bn in 2024. Fast-growing Indian market has topped the global IPOs rankings with 338 listings, surpassing China by deals value and number, and being outpaced only by the US Read more…
Download PDF Introduction Private equity (PE) has long been a transformative force, driving innovation and growth across industries such as healthcare, technology, and real estate. With its vast capital reserves and strategic expertise, PE has reshaped traditional business models, often enhancing efficiency and profitability. PE has experienced massive growth since Read more…
Download PDF Introduction When it comes to pizza restaurant franchises, Domino’s [NYSE: DPZ] is a household name across the world. Trading at a current stock price of $476, it is down 6.5% in the last six months. Despite many sell side analysts revising their target price downwards for Domino’s over Read more…