Nearshoring Boom Poised to Drive M&A Growth in Mexico’s Manufacturing and Infrastructure Sectors
As global supply chains shift, nearshoring in Mexico has reached unprecedented levels, positioning the country as a critical manufacturing hub for US markets. Production once centered in China is now moving closer to home, creating unparalleled opportunities for mid-sized manufacturing companies and driving urgent demand for infrastructure investments in energy, transportation, and water systems. In […]
IMAP Germany Automotive & Mobility Sector Report 2024 | Carve-outs
We are excited to share the latest edition of the IMAP Germany Automotive & Mobility Sector Report 2024. This comprehensive report provides valuable insights into M&A dynamics across the evolving automotive sector, with a special focus on carve-out transactions and the strategic shifts driving the industry. The automotive and mobility industry are currently facing significant […]
Software Sector Shows Resilience Amid Market Fluctuation
The Software industry continues to demonstrate its resilience and attractiveness to investors, as revealed in IMAP Germany’s Q3 2024 “Software Sector Report». The report highlights sustained high levels of M&A activity in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), with Private Equity (PE) firms playing a pivotal role in shaping the landscape. Technology Assets Increasingly […]
IMAP – Over Half a Century of Mergers and Acquisitions
Did you know we weren’t always called IMAP? Our story began in 1973, in New Orleans, USA. A small group of independent firms, united by their need to grow, reach new markets, and create opportunities for clients, came together to form the National Association of Merger and Acquisition Consultants (NAMAC). But it wasn’t until 20 […]
Capstone Partners – IMAP USA Reports on M&A Activity in the Packaging Industry as Players Divest Non-Core Assets
Packaging M&A activity has moderated with 135 deals announced or completed year to date (YTD)—a 20.1% decrease from the prior year period. A large portion of the initial transaction inventory in 2024 has been fueled by the realignment of portfolio businesses. The shedding of non-core assets that no longer fit strategic visions has allowed sector […]
Building Products & Services: The Next Hotspot for M&A Growth?
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 Hidalgo-Barquero, Partner at IMAP Spain who […]
How to Use Equity Acceleration Plans to Maximize Business Value
Savvy business owners are increasingly turning to Equity Acceleration Plans (EAP) as a strategic tool to enhance company valuations. While conventional wisdom often emphasizes profit growth, an EAP shifts the focus to a critical, yet often overlooked component of business valuation: the Multiple. At its core, business valuation adheres to a straightforward equation: Value equals […]