The Big Picture in M&A The Big Picture in M&A Hot Topics Reimagining Talent in M&A With survival and growth riding on a company’s ability to hire the best talent, more executives are finding creative ways to solve the people equation. Bringing Science to the Art of Revenue Synergies High deal valuations call for a more rigorous approach to jointly boosting revenue. The ESG Imperative in M&A Acquirers need to assess target companies for hidden risks and for ways to advance their environmental, social, and corporate governance agendas. Delivering Results in Joint Ventures and Alliances Requires a New Playbook Alternative deals are different from typical acquisitions, and they need to be viewed with a fresh set of eyes. Harnessing the True Value of Corporate Venture Capital Companies miss out by treating corporate venture capital like traditional M&A. Selected Highlights Selected Highlights Read more on M&A in consumer products Read more on M&A in retail Read more on healthcare M&A Read more about technology M&A Read more on M&A in telecommunications Read more on M&A in media Read more on M&A in energy & natural resources Read more on M&A in automotive & mobility Read more on M&A in banking Read more on M&A in insurance Read more on M&A in aerospace & defense Read more on M&A in diversified industrials Multimedia Five Big Things to Know about M&A in 2022 Retaining talent, capturing revenue synergies, boosting ESG, and making the most of alternative deal models are top of mind for buyers. The Importance of Retaining Key Talent after an Acquisition In the unpredictable world of M&A, winning companies prioritize talent. Here's why keeping people a priority is critical to successful dealmaking. Winning in Today’s White-Hot M&A Market Total deal values reached record highs in 2021 as competition grew increasingly complex. Inside the Record Year in M&A Last year was a monumental year for M&A, and the momentum continues. Here’s how companies can expand their strategic toolkits and get M&A right. Overview Letter from the M&A Team: Beneath the M&A Headlines The world is changing for those in the trenches getting deals done. State of the M&A Market As markets take off, strategic acquirers are evolving to meet new challenges. Bain’s Bedrock Beliefs on How to Create Value from M&A A repeatable model helps to generate higher total shareholder returns. Industry Views Consumer Products Consumer Products M&A Large companies are buying insurgent brands to regain their growth momentum, but they need a new playbook to make them succeed. Retail Retail M&A Companies are swiftly pursuing deals and choosing partners to get on the quick-commerce express train. Healthcare & Life Sciences Healthcare M&A Across all five healthcare sectors, buyers are finding new ways to achieve focus, scale, and specialization. Technology Technology M&A Big tech’s thirst for small deals means finding ways to realize a given deal’s value while also integrating a new deal that closes maybe two weeks later. Telecommunications Telecommunications M&A Scale and infrastructure deals are quickly reshaping the industry while companies and investors explore creative partnerships. Media & Entertainment Media M&A Media companies are pursuing deals to expand their offerings well beyond audio and video. Energy & Natural Resources Energy and Natural Resources M&A More companies will pursue deals that bring them closer to a lower-carbon future. Advanced Manufacturing & Services Diversified Industrials M&A Dealmaking bounces back as industrial players continue to rebalance portfolios and pursue growth. Automotive Automotive and Mobility M&A Manufacturers and suppliers are racing to secure leadership positions in an industry in which high-tech and software capabilities are critical for success. Aerospace & Defense Aerospace and Defense M&A As the industry resets growth expectations amid an uncertain future, many are turning to dealmaking. Financial Services Banking M&A As banking M&A continues to heat up, acquirers must deal with a more dynamic environment and a new set of rules. Financial Services Insurance M&A Insurers are finding the deals that help them diversify and grow ahead of competitors. Financial Services Payments M&A After years of megadeals, companies are going for smaller and more selective tuck-in deals. Financial Services Asset Management M&A Deals are one way to avoid this sector’s valley of death. Financial Services Wealth Management M&A Even as companies race to consolidate, they learn that scale is not enough. Regional Perspectives India M&A First-time buyers have taken over dealmaking in India. Japan M&A More Japanese companies are willing to shed businesses and embrace a new version of themselves. China M&A Multinational companies need to proactively evaluate their existing footprint and portfolio strategy as it relates to China. Brazil M&A Macroeconomic factors, proceeds from initial public offerings, and government sales of state-owned assets kept M&A activity roaring.
