Dealcast: The M&A Podcast
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Dealcast: The M&A Podcast
Weekly podcast from the Mergermarket editorial team covering M&A, ECM and activism presented by Mergermarket
Weekly podcast from the Mergermarket editorial team covering M&A, ECM and activism presented by Mergermarket
Episodes
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May 23, 2024 • 11min
Turbulent public markets attract buyout interest
May 15, 2024 • 17min
M&A anthropologists? Qualitative research to play growing role in ESG due diligence
May 8, 2024 • 17min
APAC - Take-private frenzy heralds return of M&A confidence Down Under
May 3, 2024 • 13min
Ecommerce in LATAM is booming
Apr 24, 2024 • 18min
European nuclear energy ignites investment trend
Exploring Europe's shift towards nuclear energy, global push for nuclear investment to address climate change, EDF's hurdles with nuclear plant delays, France's nuclear revitalization efforts, and the prospect of external investors in innovative nuclear projects like SMRs. Advancements in European nuclear energy through startups, laser-based fusion, SMRs, and UK's nuclear energy investment scene. Trend towards smaller, safer nuclear plants and private investment like Bill Gates' involvement.
Apr 17, 2024 • 11min
What is driving private equity’s interest in the dental services market?
Discover why private equity firms are increasingly interested in the dental services market, focusing on consolidation, specialized dentistry services, key investment criteria, challenges, and opportunities.
Apr 10, 2024 • 13min
Proprietary Indonesia dealmaking to get a boost as election volatility subsides
Exploring Indonesia's new government initiatives on alternative fuels and food self-sufficiency to boost investments. Business community optimism post-election and speculation on finance minister. Influence on deal making and IPO pipeline, challenges, and government's rationalization plans. Upcoming telco and infrastructure deals like fiber optic sales and toll road stake sale for digital transformation.
Apr 3, 2024 • 11min
Scream for ice cream – Unilever and the case for a near-EUR 20bn asset sale
Exploring Unilever's near-EUR 20bn asset sale, focusing on the motivation behind divesting its ice cream business. Analyzing potential buyers, valuation, and challenges in the ice cream industry. Discussing potential acquirers, including private equity firms and strategic buyers like Ferrero and Mars. Delving into Unilever's decision to sell its ice cream business by 2025, impacting brands like Ben and Jerry's and Magnum, with speculation on Fronairi's potential IPO.
Mar 27, 2024 • 11min
Explore how Brazil's sports betting law brings legal certainty to investors and is expected to foster M&A
Camila Pavanelli, reporter for Mergermarket, discusses Brazil's new sports betting law and its impact on M&A. Topics include licensing fees, advertising restrictions, integrity measures, foreign companies' strategies, and the anticipation surrounding license awards in Brazil.
Mar 20, 2024 • 11min
M&A Activity in the UK Supermarket space
Exploring recent M&A activity in the UK supermarket industry, potential takeover opportunities surrounding Sainsbury's, undervaluation compared to peers, significant shareholders, and potential bidders like Apollo and Bestway.
