2025 was a year full of changes – not exclusively positive ones. Political isolation and increasing tendencies toward decoupling shaped the world and, therefore, transaction activity.

On March 26, 2025, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed into law amendments to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”) as proposed in Senate Bill No. 21 (the “Amendments”) following fast-tracked approval by the Delaware legislature.

The Standalone Factory Model - A case study for private equity companies: The Standalone Factory Model is an innovative approach to the design and implementation of M&A deals. A core feature of the Standalone Factory Model is the shortening of TSA durations by converting M&A-induced TSAs into Service Level Agreements (SLAs), realised through the use of strategic outsourcing agreements.

M&A activity in EMEA got off to a slower start this year than in 2022 and 2023, but the figures for 2024 are promising: although the volume in the first half of the year was 14% below the previous year, the value of transactions rose by 30.6%.

Uncovering market potential: An efficient approach to tackling the disruptive M&A environment in the automotive supply industry: The automotive supply industry is facing a complex M&A landscape characterised by economic headwinds and geopolitical instability. This article presents a practical approach to identifying undervalued ‘hidden champions’. It emphasises the relevance of recognising hidden risks through a sophisticated approach. Through a focussed ‘quick check’ across eight relevant dimensions, companies can effectively identify opportunities and navigate the decision-making process with precision and confidence to achieve successful M&A outcomes even in turbulent times.

In recent years, the process technology sector for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, as a sub-sector of mechanical engineering or the industrials sector, has occasionally been characterised by a certain sluggishness in the M&A environment. The reason for this is that the number of larger transactions
(> EUR 1 billion) in this sector has been manageable.