The Implications of Private Equity Takeover of a Mult
Given the increased level of private equity interest in UK retail because of strong consumer demand and cashflow, negative working capital - i.e. selling...
How to avoid being over-taken by a takeover…
Given the failed attempt by Kraft-Heinz to takeover Unilever, proactive companies – and NAMs – are hopefully recovering from the wake-up call represented by...
Mega-mergers: the Unintended Consequences
Given the rising trend of companies combining forces to optimize scale, reduce tax and drive the output of complementary R&D resources, it is perhaps...
Walgreens-Boots, The Sound of Silence
As with most post-merger stages, following the announcement of the Walgreens bid for 45% of Alliance Boots, we have entered the silent period when...
Dealing with Transition…
A negative side effect of the mergers and takeovers in the retail trade has caused many trading partners to shelve or even abandon medium...
