Capstone Partners – IMAP USA Reports on M&A Activity in the Packaging Industry as Players Divest Non-Core Assets
Packaging M&A activity has moderated with 135 deals announced or completed year to date (YTD)—a 20.1% decrease from the prior year period. A large portion of the initial transaction inventory in 2024 has been fueled by the realignment of portfolio businesses. The shedding of non-core assets that no longer fit strategic visions has allowed sector […]
Building Products & Services: The Next Hotspot for M&A Growth?
Building Products & Services: The Next Hotspot for M&A Growth? The Building Products & Services industry is seeing robust growth, driven by increasing consolidation and the critical role of energy efficiency. In the second video from our quick-fire IMAP Industry M&A Insights series, Claire Smedley from IMAP HQ talks with Francisco Hidalgo-Barquero, Partner at IMAP Spain who […]
Strategic Internationalization: Navigating Benefits and Challenges
Internationalization represents a pivotal strategy for companies aiming to access new markets, enhance diversification, enrich human capital, accelerate innovation, and extend brand presence beyond domestic borders. Despite its clear advantages, this process is accompanied by a range of challenges and obstacles that demand expert guidance for successful execution. 1. Navigating Regulatory Complexities: Each country operates […]
How to Use Equity Acceleration Plans to Maximize Business Value
Savvy business owners are increasingly turning to Equity Acceleration Plans (EAP) as a strategic tool to enhance company valuations. While conventional wisdom often emphasizes profit growth, an EAP shifts the focus to a critical, yet often overlooked component of business valuation: the Multiple. At its core, business valuation adheres to a straightforward equation: Value equals […]
IMAP – Over Half a Century of Mergers and Acquisitions
Did you know we weren’t always called IMAP? Our story began in 1973, in New Orleans, USA. A small group of independent firms, united by their need to grow, reach new markets, and create opportunities for clients, came together to form the National Association of Merger and Acquisition Consultants (NAMAC). But it wasn’t until 20 […]
IMAP DEALBOOK 2024
The IMAP Dealbook provides an annual overview of global transactions across various sectors and regions. In the 2023-2024 edition, we highlight the deals completed between the first quarter of 2023 and the second quarter of 2024. In 2023, IMAP dealmakers successfully closed 231 transactions, with a total value exceeding $9 billion. With over 50 years […]