Abstract
Overview
Introduction
M&A activity in the financial services sector requires all players to have
understanding of deal dynamics. This analysis provides a comprehensive look at
all M&A, public offerings, and venture finance activities in the for the month
of February 2008.
Scope
- Insight into recent M&A activity in the financial services sector
throughout the world.
- Covers mergers and acquisitions, public offerings (both IPO and secondary
offerings) and venture finance.
- Includes a detailed appendix covering top legal advisors, financial
advisors, top private equity firms, and top venture capital firms.
Report Highlights
The month recorded M&A transactions worth $24.3 billion, an decrease of 50.8%
over the six month average
In value terms, financial services companies raised $1.9 billion in February
through public offerings, a decrease of 83.1% over the six month average
Consolidation continued in the insurance brokerage segment, which recorded 30
M&A transactions in February, accounting for 14.5% of the total volume
Reasons to Purchase
- Track major deals among your competitors and plan your acquisition
strategy accordingly.
- Understand which sectors in the financial services industry have proven
the most attractive to investors, and identify the key deal makers.