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Asia-Pacific Shows Strongest Growth in M&A Deals

23-May-12

Global merger and acquisition (M&A) deal activity in the first quarter of 2012 increased 23 percent compared to Q1 2011, reveals the IntraLinks Deal Flow Indicator.

Yahoo to Sell Back Partial Stake to Alibaba for US$7.1 Billion

22-May-12

In an agreement reached with Yahoo! Inc., Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Limited will repurchase up to one-half of the former's stake in the company for $7.1 billion.

Singapore Among Top Targets for M&A by Companies in Emerging Economies

21-May-12

Singapore, together with the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (US), are the most popular targets for acquisitions by companies in emerging economies.

KPMG: China M&A Deals Decline, But Healthcare Bucks Downtrend

17-May-12

China deal flows have declined sharply since the second half of 2011, mainly as a result of the European sovereign debt crisis and tightening of China's monetary policy.

China Remains Most Attractive Destination for Investment

11-May-12

Ernst & Young’s latest Capital Confidence Barometer reveals that China remains the most attractive destination for investment, followed by India, the U.S., Brazil and Indonesia.

A Third of China Businesses Plan M&A in Hunt for Growth

11-May-12

According to the latest Grant Thornton International Business Report 2012 (IBR), a third (33%) of companies in mainland China are planning to grow through acquisition.

Global Capital Confidence Barometer: China

10-May-12

Although the deal-making environment has become more favorable, leading companies are not yet convinced to engage in M&A. Only 31% of those surveyed intend to pursue an acquisition in the next 12 months.

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Oil and Gas Industry Expects Cautious But Optimistic M&A Growth

10-May-12

Despite higher oil prices, improving access to capital, increasing economic optimism and a generally more favorable deal environment, oil and gas executives are still cautious about engaging in M&A.

Appetite for Cross-Border Deals Increasing

08-May-12

More than three-quarters (78%) of respondents to a new survey are looking for growth outside of their established domestic markets.

Asia's SMB Sector Remain Favourite M&A Target of Cash-Rich Corporates

18-Apr-12

Asia-Pacific mid-market M&A transactions are rising in terms of deal valuations, with the number of transactions worth between US$151 million and US$500 million rising by 8.6% between 2008 and 2011.

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