Key points ACCC reforms are reshaping deals, not stopping them Regulatory change has become the top challenge, but other headwinds have eased The merger reforms need fine-tuning, particularly to protect smaller transactions Two key pinch points keep corporate dealmakers awake at night – costs and time. And this was the feared impact of the ACCC merger reforms that […]
Pitcher Partners’ latest Deal Pulse report on Queensland merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for the first half of 2025 reveals that the market remains “Resilient and Poised” despite early year challenges. Whilst Queensland deal volumes in the first half of 2025 pulled back slightly to 111 transactions, this represents only an 8% decline from the […]
Pitcher Partners Melbourne’s Stephen Craig joins CPA for their podcast, INTHEBLACK. What key trends are shaping Australia’s mid-market M&A activity? Stephen Craig joins the INTHEBLACK podcast to unpack all the key insights from the latest Pitcher Partners’ Dealmakers report. Learn about some of the key deal drivers, which industries are primed for consolidation, and which […]
Pitcher Partners’ latest Deal Pulse report on Queensland merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for the first half of the calendar year 2024 reveals that activity continues to be humming along. Whilst the overall volume of Queensland deals in the first half of 2024 are on average with last two years, the underlying activity in terms […]
Mid-market deals remain attractive despite overall contractions in values and volumes, according to the latest analysis of Australian M&A by Pitcher Partners. Australian dealmakers are navigating a complex M&A landscape in 2024, balancing caution with strategic opportunity. Pitcher Partners’ latest Dealmakers report revealed a nuanced picture of the market, where overall deal volumes have contracted […]
With domestic dealmaking activity at a low ebb, the spotlight has decisively shifted to offshore buyers. Pitcher Partners’ latest Dealmakers report showed inbound M&A reached a staggering $30 billion in the first half of 2024 – the second-highest start to any year on record. The message is clear: international investment is no longer just an option, […]
The new Federal Government rules will disproportionately affect the middle market, potentially strengthening big business. The rewriting of the merger rules will impact the exit options of private mid-sized businesses that have often been built from the ground up by family entrepreneurs. Under the new rules, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will oversee planned […]
Marius serves as the Executive Director within the Business Advisory and Assurance team at Pitcher Partners Perth. With over 20 years of experience as a chartered accountant in a professional practice environment, Marius brings extensive expertise across a full spectrum of business advisory services to his clients. His qualifications and experience provide clients with the […]
Pitcher Partners is pleased to present Deal Pulse for its tenth year, with our “Resourceful” report highlighting Queensland merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for the calendar year 2023. Queensland M&A has remained remarkably “Resourceful” during 2023 and a globally reducing deal environment. Overall, the 10th annual Queensland Deal Pulse report saw: Volumes – 250 deals […]
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