M&A

M&A, divestitures and JVs can fuel growth. A clear strategy, sourcing the right deal, sound diligence and smooth integration are crucial.

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M&A outlook points to gradual rebound in deal market in 2024

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Our latest M&A thinking

Macro Bites: M&A deal activity in 2024’s nuanced macroeconomic environment

A nuanced macroeconomic environment provides opportunities for increased M&A deal activity in 2024.

31 Jan 2024

M&A outlook points to gradual rebound in deal market in 2024

The EY-Parthenon Deal Barometer indicates recovery in 2024 M&A activity based on economic and market indicators. Learn more about the M&A outlook for 2024.

17 Jan 2024 Gregory Daco + 1

Why Europe’s CEOs are confident but cautious, pushing AI and pausing ESG

The latest EY European CEO Outlook survey finds country variation in resilience, but solid AI strategy remains elusive for many. Read more.

09 Jan 2024 Julie Hood

EY M&A sector of the year: Tech leads M&A activity in 2023

Find out the EY M&A sector of the year and which sectors to watch in 2024.

12 Dec 2023 Elizabeth Kaske + 4

The Navigator: perspectives on financial services M&A

Financial institutions are building competitive advantage through M&A. Read on to learn more.

13 Nov 2023 Sid Khosla

How cloud can drive value in M&A transactions

A robust strategy can bring value to both buyers and sellers throughout the M&A lifecycle. Read more.

08 Aug 2023 Frederic Veron + 2

    Watch now: How AI can unlock value in M&A transactions

    Mitch Berlin, EY Americas Vice Chair, Strategy and Transactions, shares how AI can bring speed and scale to the M&A process.

    M&A case studies

    How an acquisition helped Orifarm prepare a prescription for growth 

    EY teams help founder-run Orifarm, a Danish pharmaceuticals company, embark on the path to transformation.

    29 Nov 2021 Mads Steensen

    Case study: How a Nordic SaaS player unlocked potential in a global lockdown

    A bold strategy and deep, multi-disciplined M&A experience turned “it can’t be done” into a sale that facilitated outstanding outcomes. Learn more.

    19 Apr 2021 Eric Sanschagrin

    How the right buyer helped a family grow global plant-based food production

    Innovation in plant-based meat could have a major role in promoting healthier food alternatives and sustainable environmental practices.

    16 Apr 2021 Rahul Agrawal

      Growth strategy through M&A

      CEO Survey: Focus on GenAI strategy to accelerate growth

      Our survey finds US CEOs preparing for a new normal of costly capital while M&A intentions remain strong and divestment plans are robust.

      30 Oct 2023 EY Americas

      Digital M&A valuation: How CFOs and CDOs can get it right

      Investors can use unique digital M&A valuation tools during due diligence to reduce overpayment risk.

      23 Jan 2023 Dayton Nordin + 2

      Three ways c-suite execs can enhance digital M&A commercial strategy

      Learn how traditional companies acquiring digital assets can embrace and interact with digital natives and can create outsized returns

      23 Nov 2022 Ranu Carroll

      The new corporate strategy playing field

      Corporate strategy is being upended by new stakeholders, competitors and the need to quickly add differentiating capabilities.

      05 Oct 2022 Chris Librizzi + 1

      Three important digital M&A product strategy questions for the c-suite

      Product development can be transformed with digital M&A if leaders articulate how technology and innovation leads to growth and value. Read our insights.

      26 Sep 2022 Jeff Vogel

      How M&A revenue synergies can sweeten digital transactions

      EY-Parthenon research shows digital deals that focus on revenue synergies can lead to higher valuations and premiums.

      26 Jul 2022 Amar Mehta + 1

        M&A integration insights

        What drives one-time M&A integration costs and how to estimate them

        Do you know what drives acquisition costs? Learn more.

        07 Mar 2023 Brian Salsberg + 1

        How rapid M&A IT integration can cut costs and boost M&A cybersecurity

        M&A IT integration strategies can speed up deal synergies, reduce costs and free capital for growth and value creation. Read more

        03 Feb 2023 Sri Prabhakaran + 1

        Four talent challenges in digital M&A culture integration

        Tech company acquisitions may include talent: founders, engineers and technologists whose knowledge can drive digital M&A culture integration. Learn more.

        12 Oct 2022 Shari Yocum

        Three ways a data clean room can help you realize M&A synergies faster

        The three main benefits to using an M&A deal clean room. Read our report.

        03 Mar 2022 Khalid Khan + 1

          Sector M&A reports

          Private Equity Pulse: key takeaways from Q4 2023

          The PE Pulse is a quarterly report that provides data and insights on private equity market activity and trends. Read the latest report.

          11 Jan 2024 Pete Witte

          How ecosystems can help fill the life sciences innovation gap

          An expanded ecosystem can help life sciences companies replenish their pipelines ahead of a looming patent cliff. Read our report.

          13 Mar 2023 Arda Ural, PhD + 2

          How the right M&A can help hospital CEOs cure shrinking margins

          M&A is an important tool for US hospitals to address increasing costs and the continuing pressure to reduce reimbursements.

          20 Feb 2023 H. Mallory Caldwell

          Is there more than one path toward long-term value?

          An evolving portfolio strategy is integral to generating returns and competing in the energy transition. How can companies make no regret decisions?

          02 Feb 2023 David Johnston + 1

            How EY can help

            M&A advisory: Buy and integrate

            Discover M&A advisory services from EY when you buy and integrate. We help enable strategic growth through integrated mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and alliances.

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            Service Leader

            Buy and integrate: M&A advisory team

            Elizabeth Kaske

            EY Americas Strategy and Transactions Buy & Integrate Leader

            Focused on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and large-scale transformations. Mother, golfer, runner. Enjoys yoga, wakesurfing and global travel.

            San Francisco, USA

            Brian Salsberg

            EY Global Buy and Integrate Leader

            Passionate acquisition and merger integration leader and aficionado of all things deal-related. Global citizen. World traveler. Husband. Father of two.

            New York, USA

            Mitch Berlin

            EY Americas Vice Chair, Strategy and Transactions

            Dedicated to finding and capturing the most value from every transaction. Passionate advocate for diversity and inclusiveness as the cornerstones of successful teams and businesses.

            New York, USA

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