Mergers in construction: consider net profit before tax ahead of EBITDA

Bradley Lay is a mergers and acquisitions specialist and co-founder of Peak Capital Group The late billionaire investor and former vice chairman of the conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway, Charlie Munger, famously once said: “I think that every time you see the word EBITDA, you should substitute… The post Mergers in construction: consider net profit before tax ahead of EBITDA appeared first on Construction News.

Water sector will be ‘defining catalyst’ for infrastructure M&A

The current five-year AMP8 water sector investment period will be a “defining catalyst” for infrastructure mergers and acquisitions (M&A), according to an analysis. In its 2025 review of UK infrastructure M&A, financial services firm Heligan Group said 86 construction and engineering deals were made last… The post Water sector will be ‘defining catalyst’ for infrastructure M&A appeared first on Construction News.

Competition watchdog’s approval cements PHP’s £1.7bn Assura acquisition

Integration of the two companies to create a £6bn healthcare REIT is the "standout mergers and acquisitions deal of the year", according to business analyst Shore Capital. The post Competition watchdog’s approval cements PHP’s £1.7bn Assura acquisition appeared first on Property Week.

Why does Sisk want to buy Farrans?

The announcement this week that John Sisk & Son has agreed terms to acquire fellow contractor Farrans provides another indicator that the construction mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is hotting up, according to experts. Industry observers say the move is not only a sign of… The post Why does Sisk want to buy Farrans? appeared first on Construction News.

Energy M&A Activity Reaches New Heights

With energy demand increasing substantially in recent years, energy and utilities companies are preparing for immediate growth opportunities, and they are using mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as a tool to increase operational efficiencies, integrate new technologies, and create greater stability within the sector. TL;DR: Energy sector M&A reached $57B in 2024, double pre-pandemic levels Deal […] <p>The post Energy M&A Activity Reaches New Heights first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

FT - The 2023 Tech M&A Outlook, 13012023

After a pullback in tech M&A in 2022, and with IPO markets sluggish, dealmakers expect an uptick in M&A activity in 2023