“I am going public baby!”
The world of initial public offerings (IPOs) has seen two strong first quarters. While the first quarter saw an increase in SPACs, (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies), the second quarter saw…
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A DISTRESSED SCENARIO
MID-SIZED MANUFACTURING ITALIAN COMPANIES This article refers to our previous publication, (July 8, 2021). It shows an in-depth analysis of D-grade mid-sized manufacturing companies, meaning companies who may become potentially insolvent.…
The Green Gold
The Green Gold: equilibrio tra sviluppo e maggiore attenzione alla qualità della vita La nostra capacità di ridurre le emissioni inquinanti è l’unica strada per consentire di non danneggiare ulteriormente…
SHOULD WE BE WORRIED? DIVING INTO MID-SIZED ITALIAN COMPANIES
In 2013, the NYU Stern School of Business, Prof. Edward Altman, published a research study with Prof. Alessandro Danovi and Prof. Alberto Falini, regarding the application of the Z”-Score model.(economia)…
Top target major sectors in Italian M&A
What is the the top target major sectors in Italian M&A in the last 6 and 12 months? Two quick snapshots of the Italian M&A activity in the last 6…
Why and how will businesses need to restructure 2021?
Why and how will businesses need to restructure in 2021? The disruption caused by the pandemic and economic slowdown is difficult to exaggerate. As an ative consultancy company, we are…
Taking a people first approach to Covid-19
Every one of us has experienced an upheaval in how we operate day-to-day over the past year. Some moments have been tough. Others heart-breaking. But we have seen over again…
M&A and IPO deal trends in the ICT market in Europe
We took a deep look into M&A and IPO deal trends activity during 2020 in the ICT market with a focus on the European arena where possible. Our analysis has…
Verde&Bio: the value of M&A in Turnaround
In the second half of 2018, we launched a reorganization and restructuring project with Verde&Bio, an organic brand in Italy. The company had closed the last two years with a…
5 common fears business owners face when considering M&A
When considering an M&A operation, as part of a growth or exit strategy, You, as a business owner, might feel unsure and concerned about going down this path for various…
How an accomplished M&A advisor will reassure parties and cultivate trust
When it comes to deals, an accomplished M&A advisor will build trust and counter insecurities and tesnion between the parties from the start. Many entrepreneurs or business owners will feel…
Why is management important when valuating a company?
February 2020 – Stefania Gaggini, Senior Analyst, KNET Project As a business owner, manager or board member, it is vital that you understand the importance of good management and its…