At the 41st M&AWW Convention in Lisbon. Focus Capital Partners our member in Ireland were voted as Member of the Year. We spoke to Robert Adams to share his thoughts on what the award means to Focus and their plans for furthering their cooperation within the organisation. Robert said that they had spent the last 12 months consciously improving their cooperation within M&AWW. This for them has been a learning exercise in which they have improved their collaboration in general, but in particular in the Industry Groups. They currently have people from Focus as leaders or co-leaders of 3 I ..read more

Devenish, founded in 1952 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, provides products and services to the global agricultural industry. The Group manages an extensive portfolio of animal nutrition products with over 70 trademarked and branded products servicing over 1,500 customers across the Pig, Ruminant, Poultry and Companion animal nutrition market segments. They have a heavy focus on R&D and Innovation with a focus on sustainability. They have Operations in Ireland, the UK, Turkey, the Middle East, U.S.A & Mexico. Today, 90% of Devenish sales are derived from its own manufactured products. In ..read more

MAWW Chairman (Jens Moller) and Vice-Chairman (Jacques Jetten) presented the Board proposal. The proposal had one main purpose: to kick off a discussion to take us further. In fact, everyone agreed that we must definitely do something to reach more ambitious goals. It was a shared feeling that after so many things accomplished in two outstanding decades, it´s not time to pay homage, roll our sleeves up, stand up as comrades in arms and step up. It was exciting to witness different perspectives from different profiles, cultures, and experiences flow into the discussion. Jens Moller initially h ..read more

Lisbon hosted the MAWW 41st Convention at the beginning of April. This was the first time the entire network was invited to attend specifically to discuss the MAWW future. Almost 90% of our members attended, so we had the pleasure of having a massive representation. Furthermore, the MAWW 20th anniversary was also celebrated. A two-decade journey really needs to be celebrated when we have accomplished such remarkable marks. Undoubtedly, MAWW has a global reach and presence, and the overall experience and its partner’s reputations drive the force of our organisation. Being MAWW a well-kept secre ..read more

The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on M&A is multifaceted, influencing both the complexity and the underlying tools used for valuation, most notably discounted cash flow (DCF) and multiples. However, its effects on private equity (PE) firms paint a complex picture, demanding nuanced analysis. Navigating the Labyrinth: AI Simplifying M&A Complexity? While M&A has always been intricate, AI offers tools to navigate its labyrinths. Due diligence, traditionally a manual slog, is now streamlined with AI-powered document analysis, uncovering patterns and risks faster and more comp ..read more

We spoke to our Member Roberto Anker from Proventus, in Ecuador in order to get to know him a bit better. In the interview, we spoke about his work history, likes and dislikes in business, work life balance and some fun facts. How did you get into the M&A Business? I went to UVA (University of Virginia) to pursue a career in Engineering.  I thought I would get back to Ecuador and wear a hard hat.  That changed after a summer internship in banking.  I decided to complement my degree with a minor in Economics and discover that finance was my true calling.  That interest o ..read more

We asked our Partners from different geographies to give us a summary of their business in 2023, challenges they faced as well as a preview of what to expect in 2024. Here are their thoughts: Kaine Smith, Rickitt Mitchell – United Kingdom UK transaction volumes were around 35% down YOY in 2023, driven by interest rate volatility, the global economic slowdown and a fundamental mismatch between buyer and vendor pricing expectations. The lower-mid market however has continued to prove relatively well insulated to macro-economic trends, with the majority of deal activity driven by the desire for ..read more

Introduction The energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the growing adoption of hydrogen as a clean and sustainable energy source. This shift significantly impacts M&A as companies seek to acquire or partner with players with the expertise and capabilities needed to navigate this evolving landscape. Strategic Acquisitions: Gaining Expertise in Hydrogen Technologies One of the key drivers of hydrogen-related M&A activity is the need for companies to acquire expertise in hydrogen technologies. This includes the development of production methods, such as electroly ..read more

We interviewed Rodrigo Mejia from Misti Capital to better understand the Peruvian Market and get an insight into how they work. They are an independent and leading boutique specializing in financial advisory services. Specifically, they offer strategic corporate finance advice on M&A processes, structured loans, capital markets, and more. Additionally, their expertise extends to investment portfolio management through their multi-family office. their team is led by four partners with a combined experience of over 100 years, holding diverse and recognized positions in the Peruvian market. T ..read more

For the first time at the Dublin Convention members attributed a Member of the Year Award. This award was chosen by the members to represent the true spirit of M&A Worldwide. Our Argentinian Member Finanzas & Gestión won the award and shared their thoughts. Congratulations to them and you can find their comments here: During the Dublin Fall Convention, we were presented with the “Member of the Year” award. We would like to thank the Board, our fellow partners, Rui, Catarina, Vanessa and all the other people that have been focused on growing and making M&A Worldwide as one of the ke ..read more