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With the recent collapse of Monarch Airlines, the global airline industry has experienced a turbulent few months. Whether it’s been the increase in global fuel prices, the United Airlines booking scandal or the United States imposing travel restrictions, the industry and its major players have come under increased scrutiny.
With news of Peugeot taking over GM’s European operations in a complex multi-billion-dollar deal, M&A analysts Plimsoll have picked out 2 other companies that are highly attractive takeover targets for very different reasons. Could they be the next big news story in the Global Car market?
Traditionally, a typical acquisition strategy revolves around acquirers looking for a cut-price deal by preying on struggling and vulnerable businesses. The UK Food Manufacturing industry is no different.
2022 has brought the largest gaming-based acquisition in history. In mid-January, Microsoft announced it was going to purchase Activision Blizzard, a well-known game-creator, for an eye-watering $69 billion USD. Will they reap the rewards from this huge acquisition or will they suffer from Activision Blizzard’s dwindling share prices and deteriorating outlook?
2017 has already seen heightened acquisition activity involving UK companies and it appears to be showing no signs of slowing down.
Back in May, we reported that there may be a hidden opportunity lost in the noise of the ongoing troubles at Thomas Cook PLC.
Among acquisitions, elections and one of the biggest events in the automotive calendar, here’s what this week’s developments have meant for the markets - and how you can monitor industry changes at home and abroad with the Plimsoll Analysis.
The economic ripples of COVID-19 have led to something of a gold rush as companies scramble to pick up distressed businesses at knock down rates. Most industries, even those enjoying relatively healthy sales growth in 2020 have been buffeted by the consequences of the pandemic. As a result, the vultures are circling and buying up their distressed rivals or pivoting and snapping up distressed assets in new or auxiliary markets.
Brexit has been and gone, but our connection and reliance on the European Union remains. Even the Department for International Trade has recommended to UK businesses to set up a new business on the continent to avoid the worst of the new trade barriers and friction.
Wines of Great Britain – a newly created association combining English Wine Producers Ltd and United Kingdom Vineyards – are this week running English Wine Week, an initiative designed to promote and celebrate English wine, with events and activities taking place across the country.