"Hunt for Growth" to Drive 2012 US Mergers & Acquisitions, Says PwC US
"Consideration lingering concerns for the global economy and financing obstacles, there continues to be a constant pulse of deal activity in the U.S. through the second partially of the year from both corporate and financial investors. The 'pursue for growth' remains a top priority for corporates of all sizes, while hermit-like equity also continues to put capital to work at higher levels than last year. Looking at the to 2012, there will be a greater focus on being able to handle global market conditions and having more undoubtedly around final deal outcomes," said Martyn Curragh, U.S. Deal Services Leader with PwC. "We're also continuing to see buyers look towards the emerging markets, such as Brazil and China where neighbourhood economies are in an upward cycle."
According to PwC, the rate of speed of deals is bifurcated. Sellers are looking for both zip and deal certainty, while simultaneously pursuing distinct alternative options and scenarios through the full deal timeline to expand the value of the asset. With sellers in the driver's establish, buyers must remain poised and ready when grapple with negotiations continue for a prolonged timeframe. Construction stronger M&A processes, strategies and capabilities will help buyers to capitalize on fast-moving deals and monetize new first city quickly after deal close in today's erratic markets. PwC's Curragh continued, "Savvy buyers and sellers that downright prepare for and understand every option will be the most successful in executing on advance objectives and deal strategies."