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Tomorrow, 1 July 2023, the new Belgian mechanism for the screening of foreign direct investment enters into force. This mechanism introduces a new important dimension to acquisitions by foreign investors of stakes in Belgian companies. You can find out more on this mechanism together with our initial thoughts in our Client Alert below: https://lnkd.in/e5vd52Df Kris Van Hove | Michel Bonne | Peter L'Ecluse | Vincent Reijns #foreigndirectinvestment #fdi #foreigninvestors #competitionlaw 

Around 10% of larger M&A deals fail annually, highlighting the need for expert guidance. M&A transactions are inherently complex, and the path to success is often filled with pitfalls. Understanding these challenges and leveraging the expertise of specialised advisors can make all the difference in achieving a successful outcome. Partner at our Finland office, Jari Lauriala identifies various crucial steps to help mitigate the risks: https://lnkd.in/dTrzXQRD “By investing time upfront to discuss goals, objectives, and potential hurdles, advisors can help clients set realistic expectations and reduce the risk of misalignment during the transaction.” - Jari Lauriala #MergersAndAcquisitions #ExpertAdvisors #TranslinkCF #DealMaking

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M&A activity is expected to improve as dealmakers enter the final and busiest quarter of the year https://ow.ly/MiCh50Q4BIy #MergersAcquistionsDivestitures #MnA #MergersAndAcquisitions #WTWPerspectives

We had a very pleasant and relaxed chat yesterday about the options to finance an acquisition with Zuzanna Kurek, Ciprian Nicolae and Ileana Glodeanu as part of the M&A Talks series organised by Ileana. We came to conclude that there is no one option fits all, but that pondering on the pros and cons based on proper financial and legal advise and then structure the transaction wisely and establishing a calendar should be the right steps towards a successful transaction. Many thanks to the very active audience who contributed very nicely to our panel discussion. Equity is a great option, debt is a more realistic option and capital markets may be in the play for the right players, at the right time and for the right reasons. Million thanks to Adina Deaconu and Ana-Maria Nitu for managing the event to the detail. #acquisitions #acquisitionfinance #capitalmarkets Wolf Theiss Cornerstone Communications ACP Credit

As they say...'we live in interesting times'! This quarter's Europe Capital Trends webinar should be a particularly good one. Join us on the 27th to find out what is going on in the real estate capital markets

A New Breed of Potential Buyers for PE’s Portfolio Companies Spend $50 Billion on Strategic Acquisitions: Instead of going after the Middle East’s few top sovereign wealth funds to sell a tiny minority share in a PE portfolio company – PE firms should go after the region’s many state-backed big corporates for a potentially better deal. Such corporates are now pursuing a policy of corporate growth through global acquisitions. Many are in search of offered controlling stakes in strategic acquisitions in various sectors in global markets...   The state-backed corporates in UAE and Saudi Arabia, alone, “spent $50 billion on strategic acquisitions deals this year across sectors from telecommunications to renewables and gaming” as well as mining, health, finance, etc. Read all about here: https://New Rising Stars Are Powering Gulf’s $50 Billion Spending Spree - BNN Bloomberg

M&A mistakes to avoid as a buy-side :) <> Over-attachment to the deal <> Inadequate due diligence <> Rushed decision-making or deal fatigue (from previous unsuccessful attempts ) <> Overpaying for the acquisition <> Weak post-transaction management #acquisition #M&A #indiabizforsale #ibgrid #M&Amistakes