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Transactions - About the Corporate Development Function - Ernst & Young - United Kingdom

Supporting corporate development

It is hard to imagine a more challenging environment for corporate development. The turbulence in the financial markets has made access to capital extremely difficult. This volatility of financial markets makes it all but impossible to make sensible forecasts and many companies are focusing on survival rather than growth.  However, there are still market growth opportunities for those prepared to seize the moment; any company with access to capital will be in a strong position to make value-enhancing acquisitions.

In this rapidly changing market, the corporate development functions and corporate development officers (CDOs) are more crucial than ever.  CDOs are becoming effective strategic advisors to their boards, actively managing portfolios, divesting non-core assets on accelerated timelines and pursuing acquisitions to transform their market share.  CDOs will need to adapt their current practices and develop new ones.

We are committed to building and supporting the global transaction community and supporting corporate development officers and other leading executives in navigating through transaction strategy and execution. Our priority is to provide you with the insight, experience and knowledge you need in these challenging times to help you balance your short term needs with your long term aspirations.

Toward transaction excellence

When a business has a highly skilled corporate development officer (CDO) and corporate development team that is committed to continually improving strategy, strong deal value and satisfaction can result. Read our new report to learn more.

The Ernst & Young CDO Programme

We run a programme for corporate development officers to debate issues affecting the transactions market. To find out more, please contact Email Larissa Daly .

Richard Jeanneret

Video: M&A activity and market volatility co-exist
Despite market volatility, there is a robust appetite for M&A activity. Richard Jeanneret, Vice Chairman of Ernst & Young's Transaction Advisory Services, discusses the Capital Confidence Barometer on Fox Business.

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