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PE investors planning to increase activity in 2026
- February 2026
The majority of UK private equity investors are planning to increase their investment levels during 2026 following a subdued year in 2025. While technology is expected to be the key sector globally this year, UK investors are focusing on areas such as financial services and professional services. ...
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FOR BUYERS Hitting the due diligence timeframe sweet spotAmid global uncertainty, M&A due diligence periods are getting longer as dealmakers seek to reduce r...
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DISTRESSED BUSINESSES Modella swoops for Claire’s UK in latest opportunistic dealModella Capital, a retail investment boutique, has agreed to acquire more than half of the business ...
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SECTOR GUIDES Fragile confidence leading to subdued retail M&AFragile confidence among both dealmakers and consumers is contributing to subdued M&A activity in th...
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DEAL INSIGHT Distressed businesses – what you need to know about themIn this video of our Deal Insight Series, Kevin Counihan from SIA Group talks to us about some of th...
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SECTOR GUIDES Fintech M&A accelerating in UK and EuropeMergers and acquisitions in the UK and Europe’s fintech industry have accelerated over the past ye...
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SECTOR GUIDES UK set for record renewables M&A in 2025The UK’s renewable energy market is on track to see a record level of M&A in 2025, with major inve...
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS High value deals the priority as UK activity slows in H1 2025M&A activity in the UK slowed down by nearly a fifth during the first half of 2025, with dealmakers ...
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DEAL INSIGHT What price should a business buyer open with?In this video of our Deal Insight Series, Rob Goddard from Evolution CBS How much you should offer w...
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DISTRESSED BUSINESSES How economic conditions impact business salesEconomic conditions sharply shape business sale activity. If the conditions are favourable, such as ...
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FOR BUYERS People First, Value Follows: HR at the heart of successful acquisitionsThough the “people” side of a deal is one of the most important aspects of an M&A transaction, i...
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Shifting regulatory environment driving compliance services M&AFindings from a 2025 CBI survey revealed that 38% of surveyed UK firms reported a significant increa...
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SECTOR GUIDES Food & Beverage M&A: Outlook remains strong for buoyant sectorThe food and beverage sector is expected to see continued growth in M&A, following a second quarter ...
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DISTRESSED BUSINESSES Insolvencies remain steady as construction continues to lead the wayUK insolvencies remained steady last month, according to the latest government figures, with the con...
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SECTOR GUIDES Strategic consolidation defining resilient logistics M&AM&A activity remains a prominent feature of the UK’s logistics and supply chain management sector,...
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SECTOR GUIDES Health and social care deals boost UK healthcare M&AThe UK’s healthcare industry saw a strong first half of the year, with activity driven by strong a...
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SECTOR GUIDES Insurance M&A: Is dwindling supply driving focus away from broker deals?After years of rapid consolidation in the UK’s insurance broker market, activity has slowed down s...