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20 December 2021 Featured article:
M&A activity shows no sign of slowing down

MONTHLY DEAL ACTIVITY: In November 2021, we closed 40 transactions of which 31 were M&A deals and 9 were fundraising deals. The surge in deal activity is apparent in a large number of the...

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20 December 2021 M&A and valuations in glass: 2021 review

GLASS PROCESSING & FINISHING SPOT ON: In the latest Spot On, our specialist Valērija Liege takes a look back at the past year and the closed deals ...

17 December 2021 Building products report

HUGE DEMAND FOR HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL SPACES DRIVES SUSTAINED GROWTH OF BUILDING PRODUCTS: We delve into the most meaningful trends in both the re...

7 December 2021 How ESG became key to the building materials sector

BUILDING MATERIALS SPOT ON: Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations have long played a role in the building materials industry. H...

25 November 2021 High deal activity driven by digitalization and sustainability

MONTHLY DEAL ACTIVITY: In October 2021, we closed 27 transactions of which 20 were M&A deals and 7 were fundraising deals. We expect deal activity ...

7 October 2021 Knowledge helps you make swift decisions and adjust course quickly I Q3

Global M&A activity is currently at an all-time high as companies turn to M&A to gain access to new technologies or technical capabilities, grow ma...

8 July 2021 Talking clearly: private equity and debt in the flat glass industry

GLASS PROCESSING AND FINISHING SPOT ON: In our latest Spot On exploring the flat glass industry, Valērija Liege, Oaklins’ glass processing and fini...

2 July 2021 Knowledge is an anchor in volatile times I Q2

M&A and finding the right source of funding can play a significant role in accelerating recovery. Discover how we have collaborated closely, helpin...

15 April 2021 Insights to help you gain deal confidence I Q1

M&A can play a significant role in preparing and accelerating recovery. Discover how we have collaborated closely, helping entrepreneurs and compan...

6 October 2020 Gathering knowledge to reset for growth I Q3

During challenging times, one of the most important things is to surround ourselves with knowledgeable and supportive people. Today, we want to sha...

21 September 2020 The buildtech revolution – Now is the time

BUILDING MATERIALS SPOT ON: While the building industry has historically been slow to adapt to new technology, it is finally starting to turn aroun...

14 September 2020 Space design and safety regulations drive flat glass market

GLASS PROCESSING & FINISHING SPOT ON: Glass has started to play a greater role in building design thanks to its versatility, and is being used crea...

29 July 2019 The countdown to net zero carbon buildings

BUILDING MATERIALS SPOT ON: With the clock ticking toward governments’ targets to meet carbon neutral commitments, the building materials sector wi...

28 January 2019 Going for gold to support a sustainable world-class vision

MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION OF BUILDING MATERIALS SPOT ON: Knowing the historical impact of the World Cup on the construction sector, our specia...

2 August 2018 Building M&A opportunities in China

MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION OF BUILDING MATERIALS SPOT ON: Our specialist Angela Chen helps us make sense of all the changes in the Chinese mark...

23 April 2018 Manufacturing & Distribution of Building Materials Spot On

MARKET INTELLIGENCE: In our first edition of manufacturing & distribution of building materials Spot On, our specialist Brian Livingston takes us t...