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DACH 2019 M&A wrap: moderate recession fears linger as deals dwindle

Europe Research & Data Public M&A Private Equity Switzerland Germany

13th December 2019

DACH 2019 M&A wrap: moderate recession fears linger as deals dwindle

Deal value down by 18.8% YTD, Q4 numbers plummet
Nestle Skin Health, Bayer Animal Health carve-outs dominate top deals
Private equity exits expected to rise in 2020

All the insights from the Swiss M&A and Private Equity Forum 2019

Research & Data Private Equity Macro Views M&A Toolkit Switzerland

31st October 2019

All the insights from the Swiss M&A and Private Equity Forum 2019

We've put together all the insights from the 2019 Swiss M&A and Private Equity Forum in case you missed the event. Presentations include the macro-outlook for corporates and lessons learnt in M&A.

Swiss dealmakers confident about strong M&A activity while preparing for political, economic risks

Mid-Market Switzerland Public M&A Private Equity

28th October 2019

Swiss dealmakers confident about strong M&A activity while preparing for political, economic risks

Dealmakers in Switzerland remain confident of a strong deal flow sustained by high levels of dry-powder but are starting to take a more cautious approach and conduct more case-by-case assessments of economic and political risks on planned acquisitions, panellists said during the Swiss M&A and Private Equity Forum on 24th October.

DACH dealmakers cautious following soft start to year

Trendspotter Private Equity Macro Views Switzerland Germany

17th July 2019

DACH dealmakers cautious following soft start to year

The DACH region saw a softer start to the year, experiencing a dip in deal making, yet still outpacing a subdued M&A market across Europe, according to Mergermarket's 1H19 DACH Trend Summary.

Private Equity Spotlight: Cross Equity Partners has CHF 50m dry powder from second fund

Switzerland Private Equity

15th November 2018

Private Equity Spotlight: Cross Equity Partners has CHF 50m dry powder from second fund

To make one or two investments per annum
Niche areas like robotics and energy storage in focus
Fundraising for third fund to begin 4Q18/1Q19

Private Equity Spotlight: Ufenau plans two exits in the next 12-18 months, has more capital to deploy

Private Equity Switzerland

14th November 2018

Private Equity Spotlight: Ufenau plans two exits in the next 12-18 months, has more capital to deploy

Yet to decide on Ufenau IV exit candidate to follow Intelligent Repair Solutions sale
Ufenau IV with dry powder for bolt-ons and half of Ufenau V for new investments
Next fundraising at least 18-24 months away

Private Equity Spotlight: Jadeberg to exit all Mountain Cleantech Fund II investments by 2021

Private Equity Switzerland

14th November 2018

Private Equity Spotlight: Jadeberg to exit all Mountain Cleantech Fund II investments by 2021

Swiss investment firm Jadeberg Partners is planning to exit all investments from its latest and last fund, Mountain Cleantech Fund II, within the next three years, Managing Partner Juergen Habichler said.

Private Equity Spotlight: Invision eyes two more fund V portfolio buys and add-ons

Private Equity Switzerland

14th November 2018

Private Equity Spotlight: Invision eyes two more fund V portfolio buys and add-ons

Schneider + Co and Vantage Education tipped as next potential exits
“plenty” of dry powder for fund V add-ons

Private Equity Spotlight: CGS Management third fund exits draw nearer; add-ons and new buys sought

Switzerland Private Equity

14th November 2018

Private Equity Spotlight: CGS Management third fund exits draw nearer; add-ons and new buys sought

CGS III fully invested, exits approaching but some add-ons possible
CGS IV portfolio may swell to seven investments

DACH Trendspotter: Macroeconomic tensions unlikely to jilt German dealflow

Private Equity Mid-Market Pharma, Medical & Biotech Energy, Mining & Utilities Consumer & Retail Switzerland Germany

30th August 2018

DACH Trendspotter: Macroeconomic tensions unlikely to jilt German dealflow

Positive lending environment opens doors for deals
Protectionist measures could threaten larger transactions
IPO market upbeat after successful flurry in 1H18

Private Equity M&A Toolkit Asia-Pacific Switzerland

6th December 2016

Liana Logiurato - Asia targeting DACH

We interviewed Liana Logiurato, Global Head of M&A at Syngenta International AG, at the 2016 Swiss M&A and Private Equity Forum where we discussed what would be driving Swiss M&A in the future and how Asian investors were targeting outbound acquisitions.

Private Equity Switzerland

6th December 2016

Martin Menzi - Swiss Private Equity Boom

At the Swiss M&A and Private Equity Forum, we interviewed Martin Menzi on the boom in private equity activity in Switzerland

Switzerland

6th December 2016

Cas Sydorowitz - Activism in Europe

William Mace of Activistmonitor was joined by Cas Sydorowitz of Georgeson Corporate Advisory at the 2016 Swiss M&A and Private Equity Forum where they discussed how Georgeson aids corporates and activists and what the climate for activism in Europe looked like. Cas also took part in the active shareholder panel at the 2016 Swiss forum.

Switzerland

11th November 2014

Interview: agta-record ag

Kirsty Wilson, Global Research Editor, Mergermarket, interviews Raymund Scheffrahn, Group CFO, agta record ag on cross-border investment trends in the Swiss market.

Switzerland

11th November 2014

Interview: Galenica

Johannes Koch, Senior Reporter, Mergermarket, discusses the attractiveness of the Swiss market for acquisitions with David Ebsworth, Executive Vice-President, Galenica.