Welcome to The Anchor Newsletter, in which we explore how our economic environment continues to influence (and surprise) the mergers and acquisitions scene in Mexico.
MARKET OVERVIEW
In the last year, global M&A value continued to grow, reaching USD $3.4 trillion—an increase of 12% versus 2023. Although we didn’t see a strong recovery, performance is in line with the 20-year average. At Serficor we remain optimistic about the exceptional performance of certain industries and sectors despite regulatory and macroeconomic challenges and tariff pressures.
Owners Advising Owners
Did you know that more than 70% of companies in the world—and almost 90% in Mexico—are family-owned?
FINANCIAL DICTIONARY
A specialized policy that protects both buyers and sellers in M&A transactions against financial losses arising from breaches of the representations and warranties set forth in the purchase agreement.
SUCCESS STORY: MAXITRANSFERS
Maxitransfers:
In 2020, Serficor worked together with Capstone Headwaters (both IMAP member firms) to successfully advise Investar Financial in the divestment of Maxitransfers (“Maxi”), a leading remittance-transfer company serving the Latino community in the United States with a network of more than 1,000 agents.
IMAP PARTNER SPOTLIGHT — ALBIA CAPITAL (IMAP SPAIN)
Albia Capital (IMAP Spain) has consolidated itself as one of the most active M&A firms in the Spanish market, successfully closing 14 transactions last year.
