Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories
Hidden inefficiencies in finance teams, including manual processes and data errors, are undermining firms' ambitions for growth and expansion, research shows.
Software Combined broadens its European presence with WCC Group acquisition, marking its 13th global deal since 2020 and third in the region this year.
Kaseya forecasts AI risks, job cuts, and growth opportunities as managed service providers adapt to evolving tech, cybersecurity, and sustainability demands.
Uploads of sensitive data to AI tools rose to 26.4% in Q3 2025, with personal accounts contributing 12%, raising concerns over data security in UK and US firms.
A survey reveals private equity sponsors and CFOs clash on exit readiness timing, risking up to three turns loss in company valuation during sales.
Litera embeds its AI legal agent Lito into core products at no extra cost, offering tens of thousands of lawyers AI automation within trusted tools.
By 2026, AI will transform businesses into 'frontier firms' using automation and data to outpace rivals, reshaping competition, workflows, and valuations globally.
Sidetrade expands into Asia-Pacific by acquiring Australia's ezyCollect for EUR €37 million, targeting SMBs with AI-powered Order-to-Cash solutions.
A global survey reveals 97% of organisations struggle with transaction readiness, hindering their ability to capitalise on mergers and acquisitions amid economic uncertainty.
Systal launches Secure AI Manager, an AI-powered platform that simplifies management of complex hybrid IT environments across multiple vendors globally.
Network digital twins offer IT leaders five effective ways to cut rising IT costs by improving visibility, rightsizing networks, and reducing tech debt.
Elemental Concept joins Applio Ventures' SME Champion Scheme to help shape the UK government's £150 million professional services strategy.
Addepar appoints Peter O'Brien as Chief Revenue Officer and Janeen France as Chief Client Officer, boosting leadership amid European expansion.
Zero Touch A/R transforms finance by automating receivables, boosting cash flow, and freeing CFOs to focus on growth and strategic initiatives.
AI has transformed Australia's tech sector, demanding partners who integrate strategy, engineering and data to deliver rapid, scalable innovation and real outcomes.
BDO welcomes Ben Coggin as Transaction Services Partner to drive growth in Yorkshire and North East, strengthening support for mid-market businesses' strategic deals.
Kate Driver has rejoined DLA Piper in Auckland as senior associate, enhancing the firm's Investment Management & Funds practice with her global expertise.
SNP migrates its SAP systems to SAP Cloud ERP Public Edition using its Kyano platform, enhancing its transformation expertise and benefiting customers.
Buzzle, formed as Apple's largest Australian reseller in 2000, collapsed within six months amid the dot‑com bust, sparking a precedent‑setting legal battle with Apple.
Canada's merger and acquisition activity rises 6.6%, reaching 'Sprout' status, as US M&A slows amid cautious investor sentiment and trade tensions impact cross-border deals.