Done Deal – Insights from our M&A and Activism team – December 2023
Insights from our M&A and Activism team
In our final Done Deal of the year, we reflect on the activity we have seen this year and share some thinking as we look ahead to 2024. To kick things off, Ed Bridges shares his thoughts in a quick video around 2024 predictions. Our global team then reflects on some of the major trends across the M&A, activism and governance space in 2023, and offers predictions for what could be to come in the new year. We also sit down for an exclusive interview with Anya Bailey, who joined our Singapore office as a Managing Director in 2023. She shares valuable insights while reflecting on the activity in the Asia market.
Finally, we would like to wish all of our readers happy holidays and warm wishes for the new year!
M&A: Looking Ahead to 2024
2023 Look-Back, 2024 Look-Forward: Trends in M&A, Activism, Governance and Beyond
Dealmaking saw a slow start in 2023, with ample uncertainty around the global economy, rising geopolitical tensions, soaring interest rates and political and regulatory scrutiny that continued throughout the year. Yet, the second half of the year saw several high-profile deals announced across the energy, consumer and healthcare space, with an increasingly more confident market environment that indicates the dealmaking landscape is primed for a progressively busier 2024. As we head into the new year, we reflected on some of the major trends across the M&A, activism and governance spaces in 2023, and offered predictions for what could be to come in the new year.
What We’re Up To
Meet our Team: 30 seconds with Anya Bailey
What is your focus area at FTI Consulting?
I’m based in the Singapore office where we support companies operating and investing in South East Asia. My work primarily focuses on helping companies to navigate and reach a multitude of stakeholders in financial situations (corporate transactions, leadership succession, restructuring), as well as in situations where corporate reputation is at risk (shareholder activism, geopolitical risk, litigation or crisis).
What M&A trends are you seeing in your marketplace?
2023 has been a choppy year for deal-making in the region. While we have not seen many mega deals, there has been a healthy amount of mid-market transactions across the region. We would expect to see further growth in countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia as their manufacturing capacity expands, household incomes rise and technology adoption grows. Energy transition is, to a large extent, driving the growth of the M&A market in South East Asia in addition to the vast eco system of technology and infrastructure companies looking to raise capital.
What do you do outside of work that helps you reset and stay sharp for the next professional challenge?
I love to travel and explore new countries, which makes Singapore an ideal place to live given its location in Asia. I’m a keen tennis player and play in a competitive league. I like to think that my kids keep me sharp now that they are becoming teenagers who delight in challenging everything, including my line calls in a game of tennis.
Contact Us
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