The Big Picture in M&A The Big Picture in M&A Hot Topics Mergers & Acquisitions Reimagining Talent in M&A With survival and growth riding on a company’s ability to hire the best talent, more executives are finding creative ways to solve the people equation. Mergers & Acquisitions Bringing Science to the Art of Revenue Synergies High deal valuations call for a more rigorous approach to jointly boosting revenue. Mergers & Acquisitions The ESG Imperative in M&A Acquirers need to assess target companies for hidden risks and for ways to advance their environmental, social, and corporate governance agendas. Mergers & Acquisitions Delivering Results in Joint Ventures and Alliances Requires a New Playbook Alternative deals are different from typical acquisitions, and they need to be viewed with a fresh set of eyes. Mergers & Acquisitions Harnessing the True Value of Corporate Venture Capital Companies miss out by treating corporate venture capital like traditional M&A. Selected Highlights Selected Highlights Read more on M&A in consumer products Read more on M&A in retail Read more on healthcare M&A Read more about technology M&A Read more on M&A in telecommunications Read more on M&A in media Read more on M&A in energy & natural resources Read more on M&A in automotive & mobility Read more on M&A in banking Read more on M&A in insurance Read more on M&A in aerospace & defense Read more on M&A in diversified industrials Multimedia Mergers & Acquisitions Five Big Things to Know about M&A in 2022 Retaining talent, capturing revenue synergies, boosting ESG, and making the most of alternative deal models are top of mind for buyers. Mergers & Acquisitions The Importance of Retaining Key Talent after an Acquisition In the unpredictable world of M&A, winning companies prioritize talent. Here's why keeping people a priority is critical to successful dealmaking. Mergers & Acquisitions Winning in Today’s White-Hot M&A Market Total deal values reached record highs in 2021 as competition grew increasingly complex. Mergers & Acquisitions Inside the Record Year in M&A Last year was a monumental year for M&A, and the momentum continues. Here’s how companies can expand their strategic toolkits and get M&A right. Overview Mergers & Acquisitions Letter from the M&A Team: Beneath the M&A Headlines The world is changing for those in the trenches getting deals done. Mergers & Acquisitions State of the M&A Market As markets take off, strategic acquirers are evolving to meet new challenges. Mergers & Acquisitions Bain’s Bedrock Beliefs on How to Create Value from M&A A repeatable model helps to generate higher total shareholder returns. Industry Views Konsumgüter Consumer Products M&A Large companies are buying insurgent brands to regain their growth momentum, but they need a new playbook to make them succeed. Einzelhandel Retail M&A Companies are swiftly pursuing deals and choosing partners to get on the quick-commerce express train. Gesundheitswesen Healthcare M&A Across all five healthcare sectors, buyers are finding new ways to achieve focus, scale, and specialization. Technologie Technology M&A Big tech’s thirst for small deals means finding ways to realize a given deal’s value while also integrating a new deal that closes maybe two weeks later. Telekommunikation Telecommunications M&A Scale and infrastructure deals are quickly reshaping the industry while companies and investors explore creative partnerships. Medienwirtschaft Media M&A Media companies are pursuing deals to expand their offerings well beyond audio and video. Energiewirtschaft Energy and Natural Resources M&A More companies will pursue deals that bring them closer to a lower-carbon future. Industriegüter und -services Diversified Industrials M&A Dealmaking bounces back as industrial players continue to rebalance portfolios and pursue growth. Automotive und Mobilität Automotive and Mobility M&A Manufacturers and suppliers are racing to secure leadership positions in an industry in which high-tech and software capabilities are critical for success. Luft- und Raumfahrt, Verteidigung, Öffentlicher Sektor Aerospace and Defense M&A As the industry resets growth expectations amid an uncertain future, many are turning to dealmaking. Finanzdienstleistungen Banking M&A As banking M&A continues to heat up, acquirers must deal with a more dynamic environment and a new set of rules. Finanzdienstleistungen Insurance M&A Insurers are finding the deals that help them diversify and grow ahead of competitors. Finanzdienstleistungen Payments M&A After years of megadeals, companies are going for smaller and more selective tuck-in deals. Finanzdienstleistungen Asset Management M&A Deals are one way to avoid this sector’s valley of death. Finanzdienstleistungen Wealth Management M&A Even as companies race to consolidate, they learn that scale is not enough. Regional Perspectives Mergers & Acquisitions India M&A First-time buyers have taken over dealmaking in India. Mergers & Acquisitions Japan M&A More Japanese companies are willing to shed businesses and embrace a new version of themselves. Mergers & Acquisitions China M&A Multinational companies need to proactively evaluate their existing footprint and portfolio strategy as it relates to China. Mergers & Acquisitions Brazil M&A Macroeconomic factors, proceeds from initial public offerings, and government sales of state-owned assets kept M&A activity roaring.