Sergio Van Luijk

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a great opportunity for companies whose growth potential exceeds their ability to acquire more market share organically. However, M&A is a complicated process and should not be undertaken lightly. In 2020, M&A activity slowed down around the world, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As companies regain their footing, M&A activity is picking back up. This is especially true of cross-border M&A in Europe.

Private equity helps growing businesses reach scale and new opportunities to thrive. Little wonder that it has become such an important feature of the global financial landscape. Independent sponsors – formerly referred to as fundless sponsors – draw on their own capital and from funds raised within their networks to complete carefully chosen deals.