Mergers and Acquisitions
Coverage of Mergers and Acquisitions in the Nexus archive.
- US advisory firm A&M looks to win rivals’ market share in Gulf
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) aims to expand its Middle East business by five times, targeting growth in Saudi Arabia despite reduced consulting demand. The firm plans to capitalize on advisory opportunities in investment projects, mergers and acquisitions, and military manufacturing localization, while competing to win market share from rivals amid government spending cuts.
- China to back ‘qualified’ foreign firms for listing on domestic markets
China will support qualified foreign-funded firms in listing on domestic capital markets, as outlined in a government circular. The circular also aims to revise rules more quickly to encourage mergers and acquisitions involving foreign and domestic firms.
- Why Nato fears splintering unanimity on higher defence spending
NATO is concerned about losing unanimous agreement on increased defense spending, while the EU's new approach to mergers and acquisitions is being assessed for its impact.
- Dimon ‘On the Lookout’ for JPMorgan’s Next Big Deal
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, is actively seeking major acquisition opportunities to drive the bank's growth. The article highlights JPMorgan's ongoing strategy to expand through mergers and acquisitions.
- How AI has changed M&A
AI is transforming mergers and acquisitions (M&A) by driving larger deal sizes, revitalizing previously undervalued companies, and creating new investment opportunities for private equity. The article highlights how AI-driven insights are reshaping market dynamics and investor strategies.
- Chinese investment in Europe surges to 7-year high despite rising trade tensions
Chinese investment in Europe reached a seven-year high of €16.8 billion in 2025, driven by strong M&A activity and record greenfield completions. However, a report by Rhodium Group and the Mercator Institute for China Studies warns that the pipeline may be weakening due to Beijing's efforts to retain industrial capacity domestically and Europe's increasing caution toward Chinese investment.
- Opportunity in Small, Midcap Travel M&A: LionTree
LionTree, a financial services firm, highlights potential mergers and acquisitions (M&A) opportunities in the small and midcap travel sectors. The report suggests increased activity in these segments due to market dynamics and investor interest.
- Jujutsu Megamerges for Fun and Profit
The article discusses the speculative trend of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the fictional Jujutsu Kaisen universe, highlighting how fans and analysts are drawing parallels between fictional corporate strategies and real-world business dynamics. It references a blog post by Isaac Corbrey and a Hacker News discussion with limited engagement.