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Micro M&A are deals having a transaction size of less than USD100 mn. In the last five years, there has been considerable activity (~38,400 announced deals) in the micro M&A market in the US ...read more
published on Sep 23, 2021
Private equity (PE) activity across the globe grew significantly with a rise in capital invested, despite the decline in deal volume in Q2 2021. Deal activity is expected to remain robust due to abundant dry powder ...read more
published on Jul 09, 2021
Social media is no longer a novel concept but is being widely used by billions of users around the world. For the last few years, a number of corporates and financial institutions have been employing ...read more
published on Jul 02, 2021
Microbiome-based therapeutics is a promising field with applications in various therapeutic areas. It has attracted significant commercial interest, especially in the oncology and immunology spaces. Around 575 clinical trials were launched and over 640 microbiome-related patents granted ...read more
published on May 31, 2021
With the COVID-19 pandemic slowing mobility in most countries, VMT and collision levels have fallen to an all-time low. Multiple waves and newer variants are further dragging recovery down. Despite the chaos, certain mega trends ...read more
published on May 17, 2021
The renewable energy sector recorded significant growth over the last decade driven by technological innovation, reduction in cost and government support. Solar and wind are the key segments of renewable energy witnessing higher adoption, especially ...read more
published on May 13, 2021
Europe accounts for 1/5th of the world’s plastic production. Europe’s share in global plastic production dropped from ~25% at the start of the decade to ~20% in 2019. In recent years, Europe has witnessed a fall in ...read more
published on Apr 20, 2021
The traditional sectors such as TMT, manufacturing, and industrials have been dominating the global private equity investments over the years. However, over the last few years, investment in new age sectors such as FinTech, enterprise ...read more
published on Apr 15, 2021
With spending on private 5G networks expected to cross USD4.5 billion by 2025, this is too important an opportunity to be missed by vendors and service providers. Download our report to get more details on the ...read more
published on Apr 07, 2021
In the post-lockdown phase, countries are implementing measures to reignite their economies. Policymakers view infrastructure development as a critical tool to boost employment and support economic recovery. This report evaluates the impact of COVID-19 on ...read more
published on Mar 15, 2021
Immuno-oncology (I-O) and gene therapy, given their therapeutic significance, have attracted substantial commercial interest recently. The US NIH and 11 pharmaceutical companies formed the Partnership for Accelerating Cancer Therapies (PACT), focused on advancement of treatments in ...read more
published on Mar 02, 2021
Japan's M&A activity has remained resilient despite the COVID-19 pandemic, with Japanese firms investing around USD115 Bn to acquire domestic and international companies. The M&A activity has been primarily driven by focus on ...read more
published on Feb 24, 2021
For several years, the financial services industry has led technological adoption to streamline business operations. Following its suit, the insurance ecosystem is also looking to shift from conventional methods and acquire technologies focusing on risk ...read more
published on Feb 09, 2021
Recyclability and sustainability initiatives, coupled with regulatory developments, are driving increased adoption of bio-polymers globally. Aranca’s special report on the structural bio-polymers market assesses the current market dynamics, recent developments and outlines the key t ...read more
published on Feb 08, 2021
The global private equity (PE) segment was characterized by an increase in deal sizes and a significant increase in exits in Q4 2020. The rapid recovery in investment activity is expected to continue in 2021. ...read more
published on Jan 08, 2021
Private equity (PE) investment activity rebounded in Q3 2020, as economies reopened and edged toward the path of recovery. The PE sector has been resilient even amid the current turbulent environment and is expected to pick ...read more
published on Oct 08, 2020
Private equity deal activity has been resilient even in these turbulent times. The global pandemic and the resultant economic slowdown could test the competence of management and appraisal techniques of global PE firms. ...read more
published on Jul 10, 2020
While 2020 was supposed to fast-track the decade of EV revolution, the pandemic has slowed down its pace, at least for the near term. Delayed production and damping consumer confidence coupled with low oil prices are ...read more
published on May 06, 2020
In this report, we have done a deep-dive analysis of the existing E-tail market and role of logistics within e-commerce in the MENA region. ...read more
published on Sep 13, 2019
This report delves into digitalization initiatives in the GCC region aimed at improving its digital competitiveness. High competitiveness would enable GCC countries to diversify into new markets, increase industrial efficiency and productivity. Governments in these ...read more
published on Sep 06, 2019
A combination of several factors has resulted in developing countries like China and India replacing traditional steel-producing countries such as the US, Japan, and Germany over the past few years. There's another shift afoot, ...read more
published on May 10, 2017
Virtual currency has been a debated concept within the technology community in the past few years, as transactions through this medium do not require any third party’s involvement. ...read more
published on Jan 07, 2016
As Republicans and Democrats continue to battle over the Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Act (popularly known as Obamacare), certain sectors have emerged as clear winners and losers from the current state of implementation of ...read more
published on Dec 17, 2015
Consumer preference for Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), based on quality and affordability, in the high inflationary markets led to the emergence of private labels across geographies such as Europe, China, India, and the Americas. ...read more
published on Oct 06, 2015
Enacted by the United States Congress in March of 2010, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is a federal law meant to deter tax evasion. Arguably one of the US government's most controversial mandates in ...read more
published on Sep 30, 2015
US banks are racing to file patents as they feel compelled to improve technical infrastructure, develop robust security measures, and enhance customer experience, leading to the emergence of many fintech products and services. Banks are ...read more
published on Aug 17, 2021
COVID-19 has adversely impacted economies across the globe. One of the worst-hit sectors is manufacturing, crippled by poor availability of manpower and implications of social distancing. While several auto manufacturers, smartphone makers, consumer electronic firms, ...read more
published on May 11, 2020
Nonpharmacological treatment is gaining research interest and investment. It is noninvasive or minimally invasive, has few side-effects and is recognized by medical insurance companies. A few well-known therapies have been discussed in this article. ...read more
published on Feb 27, 2020
Lithium ion batteries provide added advantages over conventional batteries making them more appropriate in a world of portable electronic devices and electric vehicles. Their ability to sustain temperature variations, compact structure, rapid charging facility, and ...read more
published on Feb 17, 2020
This report deals with the current status of biofuel production, developments in this space, and prospects. The present focus of research and development (R&D) is on the production of biofuels, such as bioethanol, biodiesel, ...read more
published on Feb 17, 2020
Data rates are rising in tandem with the increase in IoT, big data and device connectivity penetration. High speed computation, low latency demand and physical space constraints due to high real estate cost would make ...read more
published on Nov 08, 2019
Today, organizations across the world are tracking technological transformations and pursuing innovations. As new technologies usher in changes in every aspect of life, it is imperative for companies to embrace them. ...read more
published on Sep 26, 2019
Internet of Things (IoT), at the center of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, is a fast-growing domain. It is now a part of our daily lives and activities: in transit, at home, or office. However, with ...read more
published on Aug 07, 2019
Alzheimer's Disease (AD), one of the most common causes of dementia, accounts for nearly 70% of documented cases of Dementia across the world. The pharmaceutical industry is exploring all available options to develop a successful therapy, ...read more
published on Dec 13, 2016
While the use of intellectual property as collateral to obtain finance is an increasingly common phenomenon, intangible assets — primarily patents — were used as security in just about 4% of all business loan transactions (secured ...read more
published on Oct 13, 2016
A healthcare application of IoT technologies, the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) represents a new era of personalized healthcare and better living standards the world over. IoMT will enable machine to machine interaction, data-driven treatment, ...read more
published on Sep 29, 2016
Recent novel radiopharmaceuticals agents developed to target specific subcellular process are capable of significantly improving diagnostic accuracy and prognostic evaluation. The global nuclear medicine diagnostic (PET and SPECT) market is slated to cross $ 16 billion by 2019, ...read more
published on Sep 06, 2016
Gene therapy involves inserting/deleting/correcting genetic material into human cells to fight or prevent diseases. It is a promising tool not only for cancer but for several other diseases, such as Parkinson's, HIV, severe ...read more
published on Jun 06, 2016
Nanotechnology is a rapidly evolving domain solving various issues associated with conventional drug therapeutics, including poor water solubility ...read more
published on Nov 24, 2015
Patents are the undisputable kingmakers in the life sciences industry. ...read more
published on Oct 23, 2015
Innovation and intellectual property (IP) have emerged as the key for the development of competitive advantage. ...read more
published on Oct 21, 2015
Increasing pollution from the transportation sector has led to strict regulations on major automobile manufacturers to curb the harmful emissions. ...read more
published on Oct 15, 2015
After refrigeration technology became wide-spread, CFC’s saw extensive use owing to its ease of use and efficiency. During the 1970’s however, the world got a chilling shock. We discovered that this refrigerant's presence in our ...read more
published on Aug 31, 2015
The SPAC boom continued in 2021, with SPACs raising USD109 bn in funds in H1 2021 breaking the 2020 funding record, and once again raising more money and issuing more IPOs than companies going the traditional route. ...read more
published on Aug 04, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has not just created a humanitarian crisis but is also the harbinger of an economic crisis. At its peak, it forced thriving sectors into losses, compelling businesses to shut shop. Even a ...read more
published on Jul 08, 2021
The outbreak of COVID-19 has severely impacted every industry directly or indirectly. The crisis has forced the organizations to fast-track technological upgradation and expand their scope of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to ensure business continuity. In 2020, ...read more
published on May 27, 2021
The year 2020 was meant to be a year of transition for the chemical industry towards a recovery phase but then the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted it. The supply chain collapsed, production stopped, borders closed, and lengthy ...read more
published on May 11, 2021
The sport technology market witnessed strong M&A activity in 2020. The trend continued in Q1’21, with an approximately 40% increase in transaction volume compared to the last quarter. The market is highly fragmented. This creates opportunities f ...read more
published on Apr 29, 2021
The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is staggering and long-lasting, with every sector feeling the brunt. To address this, the Democrats and Republicans have proposed stimulus packages, in the form of an infrastructure bill. ...read more
published on Mar 09, 2021
The year 2020 kicked off with equity markets soaring and high yield (HY) spreads at historic tights. However, the coronavirus pandemic spread globally, sending out one of the strongest exogenous shocks in history. Companies, hit by ...read more
published on Feb 26, 2021
M&A activity in early 2020 had been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the deal count dwindled. However, as the year progressed, the number of deals surged, along with the increase in the deal ...read more
published on Feb 19, 2021
The Union Budget has been structured on the general theme of Aatma-Nirbhar Bharat: Self- reliant India. The government aims to achieve this through a string of reforms such as farmer-friendly initiatives, emphasis on healthcare, significant ...read more
published on Feb 18, 2021
Healthcare, like other sectors, was hit by COVID-19 in 2020. This especially holds true for the pharmaceutical and MedTech sub-sectors in healthcare that were impacted in 2Q20, reflected in the weak performance of companies in these ...read more
published on Feb 11, 2021
Regulatory reforms that followed the global financial crisis have boosted capital buffers substantially and improved the liquidity of global banks. As 2021 progresses, the years ahead would test the ability of global banks to withstand post-pandemic ...read more
published on Feb 08, 2021
SPAC IPOs surged in 2020, with the number of deals growing by 320% YoY and the capital raised growing by 513% YoY since 2019.SPACs have managed to raise more capital in 2020 than the cumulative amount between 2010–19. ...read more
published on Feb 01, 2021
The saying “data is the new oil” is quite apt in the current age. In the digital world, data collection has become much simpler. However, data structuring and analysis remains complex. Digital transformation facilitates this pro ...read more
published on Jan 22, 2021
Deal announcements strongly surged in the last two weeks of December 2020, not only surpassing the number struck during the same period in a strong 2019, but also beating the 20-year average by more than 60%. While H1 2020 ...read more
published on Jan 08, 2021
M&A announcements surged in the US, driven by pent-up demand caused by the screeching halt in M&A deal-making in 2Q’20; the multi-fold increase in IPO activity in the US indicates post-COVID-19 recovery. ...read more
published on Dec 10, 2020
Over the past decades, the mining industry has successfully implemented diversification to generate stable earnings. This strategy worked in its favor when most of the sectors and industries were hit by the global pandemic. Owing ...read more
published on Dec 09, 2020
The growing significance of environmentally sustainable projects has increased the importance of the green bond as an asset class in funding these projects. This reports discusses the emerging trends in the green bond domain and ...read more
published on Nov 17, 2020
Deal volumes and average ticket size significantly off from last year. Oncology remained the preferred area for buyers, with cannabis being an interesting second, albeit in much smaller deals. Expect slow and measured M&A ...read more
published on Nov 09, 2020
The SPAC market is expected to gain momentum in the near future driven by big ticket deals, high-profile mergers, and growing investor interest. The significant growth in the market has made it a mainstream alternative ...read more
published on Sep 29, 2020
A lack of big-ticket transactions due to the ongoing pandemic suppressed M&A transaction value in Q2’20. However, US issuance market rebounded strongly in Q2’20 driven by surge in issuances from companies raising capital to sta ...read more
published on Sep 01, 2020
Q1 2020 Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings in the US were at par with the trend seen in 2019. That said, almost all leading indicators are currently suggesting Q2 and Q3 could see a major spike. Some of the ...read more
published on Apr 22, 2020
Whenever any equity market collapses, downside protection and relative outperformance become crucial. Healthcare, staples and utilities, by their very nature, are often termed classic defensives in such times. ...read more
published on Apr 17, 2020
Introduced just a decade ago, video streaming is set to replace conventional cable TV, which has existed for almost seven decades in the US. Over the past years, early entrants such as Netflix, Amazon (Prime ...read more
published on Feb 25, 2020
Since the 70s gaming has been a popular activity among adolescents. With new technologies and innovations, games have only become more sophisticated. Easy availability of mobile phones and internet has added to their widespread usage. ...read more
published on Jan 03, 2020
The US yield curve inverted recently with the widely-tracked spread between 10- year and 2-year bond yields turning negative on August 14 for a brief period, sending the equities market sharply down (Dow fell 800 points, its ...read more
published on Aug 28, 2019
A well-diversified portfolio usually comprises of domestic and foreign investments. While portfolio diversification helps in mitigating country-specific and region-specific risks, it also exposes investors to the fancies of Foreign Exchange (FX) fluctuations. Consequently, investors are ...read more
published on Sep 21, 2017
While Europe boasts about USD 73 trillion (29%) of global wealth, just USD 14 trillion of Europe’s gross wealth is currently managed under regulated open-ended funds. Although countries like Germany, France, the UK and I ...read more
published on Aug 31, 2017
The demand for electricity in Saudi Arabia is growing at a rate of 7% per year, pushed largely by a growing population. Current capacity stands at 66 GW, which is expected to double by 2030.One of ...read more
published on Jul 27, 2017
Cheaper coal, oil, and gas haven't been able to derail a general shift toward greener, more sustainable sources of energy. In this report, we'll examine the global transition towards clean energy, investments in renewable capacity ...read more
published on Apr 26, 2017
While the ultimate goal of a portfolio manager is to outperform the index or benchmark, one has to constantly ensure the portfolio is resilient to economic, political, and financial volatilities and uncertainties. Hybrid co-sourced ...read more
published on Mar 24, 2017
Global infrastructure sector continues to bear the brunt of constrained public budgets and lack of effective government and private partnerships that has led to inadequate investment and a disappointing growth. Consequently, the gap between the ...read more
published on May 26, 2016
With both the world's largest proven crude oil reserves as well as its largest daily oil production capacity to boast of, Saudi Aramco is a force to be reckoned with. ...read more
published on May 03, 2016
China’s current economic slowdown has been a bane for the country’s millionaire club. A weak currency, strong ant-corruption reforms, and stiff luxury taxes are forcing global luxury brands to rethink their expansion plans in ...read more
published on Apr 29, 2016
After three decades of extraordinary growth, the Chinese economy is undergoing a major transition from export and investment-driven growth to consumption and service-led sustainable growth. The transition is underway in the midst of a pronounced ...read more
published on Apr 11, 2016
Not long after we first caressed the clouds, billions of travellers take to the skies every year on the world’s fastest mode of transport. ...read more
published on Jan 28, 2016
In December 2015, the US Federal Reserve decided to normalize interest rates, with an increase in the federal funds rate, for the first time since 2006. This reversal in interest rates is compelling investment managers to revisit ...read more
published on Jan 15, 2016
Cars with access to the Internet, also known as connected cars, are gaining popularity in the automobile industry. ...read more
published on Oct 30, 2015
In the current global scenario where traditional asset classes no longer assure stable returns, listed infrastructure is attracting investors in a big way. In 2015, investors have largely been cautious about the equity markets due to ...read more
published on Oct 30, 2015
Given the limited resources at his disposal, expectations from the finance minister were low. ...read more
published on Oct 21, 2015
As the exclusive knowledge partner for The Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference 2013. ...read more
published on Oct 21, 2015
In the last budget of the UPA II government, Mr. Chidambaram stressed on the country’s inherent potential to regain high economic growth. ...read more
published on Oct 20, 2015
Supported by resilient collaboration between the government, academia, and industry, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has laid the foundation for a knowledge-driven economy. ...read more
published on Oct 20, 2015
When the Finance Minister Mr. Arun Jaitley assumed office earlier this year, he had his task cut out for him. ...read more
published on Oct 19, 2015
In July 2014, authorities approved plans to fully open the Saudi stock exchange (Tadawul) to foreign direct investments (expected by 1H 2015). ...read more
published on Oct 19, 2015
The global photovoltaic (PV) industry has evolved substantially during the last decade. ...read more
published on Oct 15, 2015
While Saudi Arabia's economic performance has always floated on its oil, the sands of time reveal more vernal fortunes. ...read more
published on Aug 31, 2015
Strong macro numbers, exceptionally low interest rates and a healthy recovery in profits after the economic crisis have increased several S&P500 companies' appetite for buybacks and dividends. ...read more
published on Aug 31, 2015
Spurred by substantial growth in key economies like India and China, Asia-Pacific has emerged as a sweet spot for global Venture Capital investors. ...read more
published on Aug 28, 2015
Gold prices slumped below USD1,100/ounce owing to a strong US dollar and a slew of other global happenings. ...read more
published on Aug 05, 2015
China's economy is slowing. As the government grapples with decelerating economic growth, its monetary and ...read more
published on Jul 31, 2015
A phenomenal rise in the variety of IPOs this year heralds India's headway in becoming a more sophisticated market ...read more
published on Jul 31, 2015
With greater access to technology and connectivity than ever before, a booming middle class and several other tailwinds are expected to bolster the already rapid growth of online tourism in India. ...read more
published on Jul 30, 2015
After making some headway in fiscal reforms, Greece is still in trouble. ...read more
published on Jun 25, 2015
You found the two rate cuts in 2015 surprising? You are in for more! ...read more
published on Apr 28, 2015
The global high yield bond markets have witnessed sentiment to risk-off mode. ...read more
published on Apr 21, 2015
HealthTech Deal activity in 1H21 has soared promoting new subsectors with innovative solutions with healthcare proving its importance over the last 15 months. ...read more
published on Jul 08, 2021
Fintech deal activity in 1H21 witnesses a strong comeback from the COVID-19 volatility, with emerging subsectors drawing attention because of the “new normal” consumer lifestyle. ...read more
published on Jul 07, 2021
Mirroring 2019’s trend, VC deal activity in the fintech space continued in an upward trajectory in terms of both volume and value. ...read more
published on Mar 04, 2021
As the world fights through COVID-19, Healthcare technology (or HealthTech) have been in the spotlight for the past few months and have also garnered substantial investor interest. HealthTech companies primarily include startups harnessing digital solutions ...read more
published on Oct 19, 2020
Deal activity in the fintech space in 1H-2020 suggests that fintech companies have escaped the funding freeze that followed the COVID-19 outbreak. ...read more
published on Sep 03, 2020
Amazon India has been through a remarkable growth journey over the past few years, but the road ahead might be challenging for this e-commerce giant. The company has been making the right investments across sectors ...read more
published on Aug 25, 2020
According to Ind AS 36, a company must conduct a goodwill impairment analysis annually or more frequently when a triggering event such as COVID-19 occurs. While COVID-19 has affected the operations of most businesses across majority ...read more
published on Jun 30, 2020
Fintech has been one of the hottest sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), as reflected by deal volume during 2018 and 2019. The increase in deal activity is not only due to innovative financial solutions ...read more
published on Jun 30, 2020
In the case of a merger or acquisition, financial reporting requires the acquirer to report a purchase price allocation (PPA) in the financial statement. PPA requires payment to be separated into components. With a growing ...read more
published on Jun 16, 2020
The impact of COVID-19 will reverberate across all sectors of the economy, fintech being no exception to the trend. In the sector, challenges are expected to surface on multiple fronts, but so would opportunities, as ...read more
published on Apr 30, 2020
FinTech funding activity remained robust in in 2019. The most attractive segments in the second half of the year were payments, lending, and financial markets in terms of number of deals signed. The payments sector continued ...read more
published on Apr 30, 2020
Valuation of startups is a tricky business due to lack of quantifiable metrics. However, the Backsolve method is widely accepted and increasingly used by appraisers. The formulas and ways to analyze under this method ...read more
published on Oct 24, 2019
Technology’s growing dominance in every aspect of life has heralded a boom for technology companies. Emerging startups are disrupting processes and operations across industries. This is particularly noticeable in traditional markets such as r ...read more
published on Sep 17, 2019
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has now joined a set of 130+ countries in the implementation of IFRS for listed companies. The adoption of IFRS in Saudi Arabia indicates a major regulatory shift on the part ...read more
published on Sep 03, 2019
Over the last few years, Fintech has emerged as the hotbed of deal activity in the technology domain across universes (VC, PE and M&A) as entrepreneurs devise new age solutions to tackle long-standing problems ...read more
published on Aug 08, 2019
While the use of intellectual property as collateral to obtain finance is an increasingly common phenomenon, intangible assets — primarily patents — were used as security in just about 4% of all business loan transactions (secured ...read more
published on Oct 13, 2016
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