M&A Analysis

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has once more re-affirmed its emerging market 'bolt-on' acquisition strategy with the EUR515mn (US$667mn) purchase of more than 50 commercial operations and... 2009-01-26

2009 looks set to be a major year for M&A in the 'open-source' IT sector, a trend of increasing importance that in the long term has the scope to reshape the IT industry itself.... 2009-01-20

Although oil majors are set to announce weaker fourth quarter financial results as a consequence of lower oil prices, those that are cash-rich could be poised to benefit from depressed... 2009-01-12

CFW has already highlighted the opportunities for private equity firms in the infrastructure space, but a look back at 2008 shows that the challenges the industry will face in 2009... 2008-12-29

The pharmaceutical sector has proven more resilient than most in terms of M&A, corporate activity has continued apace despite the global financial turmoil and this is a trend... 2008-12-18

The coming year will offer numerous opportunities for those oil companies well-positioned to pick up distressed assets and valuable reserves at a depressed price. The fall in front... 2008-12-18

What a difference a year makes, and as we come to the end of one that has witnessed some of the most turbulent events of recent financial history, it is only too clear how the M&A... 2008-11-28

Grand Canyon Education braved the turbulent markets on November 20 and became the first company to go public in 104 days. Unfortunately what could have been the catalyst to put some... 2008-11-21

Much attention is currently being paid to the effect of the credit crunch and the global financial crisis on the upstream oil and gas industry, particularly the impact on capital... 2008-11-18

When does a dry spell become a full-blown drought? Last week CFW said that with M&A still healthy, it was the IPO market we needed to worry about. As another week sees a dearth... 2008-09-11