Abstract
Introduction
Ongoing market developments, particularly in terms of liberalization, have
resulted in continued energy sector M&A. Datamonitor' s monthly Financial Deal
Insights series provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of this activity
in the energy and utilities sector. It offers a unique insight into both deal
activity, deal rationale and the market fundamentals driving the sector.
Scope of this report
- Insight into recent M&A activity in the energy and utilities sector
throughout the world.
- Detailed understanding of the market context behind factors driving both
the sector as a whole and individual deals.
- An overview of deal trends on a historical basis and the progress of
individual deals as they happen.
Research and analysis highlights
M&A activity in December experienced a decline of 28.4%
M&A activity in the Midstream sector remained buoyant, driven by privatization
initiatives and on-going asset buyouts related to gas storage in Europe
In value terms, the month of December 2007 recorded M&A transactions totalling
US$30.5 billion, lower by 40.9% on month-on-month basis
Key reasons to read this report
- Insight into recent M&A activity in the energy and utilities sector
throughout the world.
- Detailed understanding of the market context behind factors driving both
the sector as a whole and individual deals.
- An overview of deal trends on a historical basis and the progress of
individual deals as they happen.
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