The Right Time to Seek an Investor: A Question of Preparation, Not Timing
Entrepreneurs who face a succession dilemma or who simply don’t want to force the next generation into a future in which the risks and demands are m...
Read moreCDI Global Highlights RGS’s 2024 M&A Brazil Report
CDI Global is proud to share the newly released “M&A Brazil Report 2024” from our member firm, RGS Partners in Brazil. This insightful report ...
Read moreThe Interview with Ian Kerr and Conor McCullough, founder shareholders of Beltrae Partners
Recently Jeff Schmidt, CDI Global Executive Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, spoke with Ian Kerr and Conor McCullough, both founder shar...
Read more🎉 We have reached 5,000 followers!
🎉 CDI Global has reached 5,000 global followers on LinkedIn! Thank you to each and every one of you for being part of our growin...
Read moreChallenges in Post Merger Integration (PMI): An Operational Perspective in the EU
To many observers, M&A advisors are seen as pure deal makers who happily run away once the transaction they arranged is closed. No statement could...
Read moreFinding and Closing the Right Cross-Border Acquisitions
The pace of cross-border acquisitions in the U.S. will increase over the next several years. Manufacturing assets will be prized by companies already ...
Read moreHow to Execute a Best-in-Class M&A Process in the DACH Market
The DACH M&A landscape (German speaking region of Germany, Austria and Switzerland) has always had unique characteristics—rooted in its Mittelst...
Read moreReordering International Trade with the United States
Speculation about a possible trade war from imposition of significant tariffs by the incoming U.S. Administration has become a regular feature of news...
Read moreCase study: When your growth business model stalls to a halt
As attractive as they may be, business models relying on continuous growth also harbor major traps. One of these lies in the low awareness of manageme...
Read moreItalian artisanal gelato: PNP group has acquired Gel.Bi
MILAN - Oct. 25, 2024 -- The transaction, with CDI Global Italy as financial advisor to Gel.Bi., allows for the development of importan...
Read moreHow will the automotive industry afford to sustain the speed of on-going electric transition?
The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transition, fueled by major drivers such as technological advancements (electric powertrains, auto...
Read moreCDI Global Annual General Meeting 2024
A 3-day intense one-team work session in Portofino, Italy!CDI Global just held its Annual General Meeting, gathering 45 partners from all continen...
Read moreMultinational energy group TEDOM acquires Italian cogeneration leader Intergen
Congratulations to CDI Global Italy for another successful closing.MILAN - Oct. 11, 2024 - PRLog -- Multinational energy ...
Read moreSpecialty Chemicals Markets Are Challenged by Increasing Sustainability Requirements
The global chemical industry substantially depends on fossil feedstocks as well as fossil energy, accounting for about 2% of total global carbon dioxi...
Read moreSaxenhammer among the Top 5 M&A advisory firms in Germany
CDI Germany | Saxenhammer | Success Story - With 12 successfully completed deals in the First Half of 2024, Saxenhammer are once again among the Top 5...
Read moreIs ARR a Golden Ratio to value an IT business, or just an easy way to run a financial model?
According to a Wall Street Journal recent article, Brad Gerstner, CEO of Altimeter Capital, has recently forbidden the usage of the ARR (Annual Recurr...
Read moreTrade Restrictions and their Consequences for the Global Economy
In recent months, there have been increasing signs that the global chemical industry is being split in two, with China on one side and the West on the...
Read moreThe Truth About Private Equity and Your Business
If you’ve always dismissed private equity as an option, now might be the best time to reconsider. Too often, business owners assume private equity i...
Read moreChina’s Climate Policy and its Impact on the Chinese Chemical Industry
The CDI Global team that works in the chemical sector, including Jeffrey Schmidt, Paul Muir, Simon Wilson and Anhijeet Karwa, would like to announce a...
Read moreCDI Global Iberia close another transaction
Congratulations to CDI Global Iberia and Eduardo González-Gallarza for another successful closing.CDI advised the shareholders of Fresco Film Ser...
Read moreWhy Do Mergers and Acquisitions Fail? How to Avoid Deal Killers
Entrepreneurs plotting their next big move often turn to merger or acquisitions (M&As), which offer not just an exit but a potential infusion of r...
Read moreBorn in the USA: Why US Companies Are Bargain-Hunting in Europe
In recent years, a marked increase in cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) by US companies in Europe has emerged as a notable trend. This s...
Read moreThe Race to the White House is On: Here’s What to Expect in M&A After This Year’s Presidential Election
As we approach the United States’s 2024 Presidential Election, the anticipation of its impact on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is palpable. Aft...
Read moreCDI Global Iberia advised Kupsa with the purchase of Carpo
CDI Global Iberia advised INDUSTRIAS QUÍMICAS KUPSA, a leading manufacturer of varnishes and paints, in the negotiation and the purchase of Carpo....
Read moreGame Theory in M&A: Navigating Synergy Valuation and Negotiations
Mergers typically happen because at least one party believes that synergies exist – where the combined value of the two enterprises is greater toget...
Read morePayRetailers acquires payment company Transfeera in a strategic move to expand its business in Brazil
RGS is pleased to announce that it has acted as financial advisor for Transfeera in its sale to PayRetailers. Founded in 2017, Transfeera, a pay...
Read morePromotion of Rajesh Varma to Chief Strategy Officer
It is with great pleasure CDI Global announces the promotion of Rajesh Varma to Chief Strategy Officer.Rajesh Varma, based in Mumbai, India, ...
Read moreAnnual CDI Global European General meeting
Another great edition of our Annual CDI Global European General Meeting last week (May 23-24)!25 partners from our offices throughout Europe gathe...
Read moreLallemand has acquired Uruguayan company Calister S.A
Congratulations to CDI Global Latin America for another successful transaction.CDI Uruguay (CDI Latin America) agreed on a sell-mandate with the U...
Read moreGoing electric: the automotive industry Gold Rush?
Xiaomi or Apple? We are not talking smartphones here; we are talking cars! The former is now launching its first car ever, of course a Battery Electri...
Read moreThe Interview with Hein Stoops, a CDI Global Member Partner
Recently Jeff Schmidt, CDI Global Executive Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, spoke with Hein Stoops, a CDI Global Member Partner located...
Read moreShould I Sell My Business or Hire a CEO?
Over the years, we’ve engaged with hundreds of entrepreneurs each wrestling with a pivotal decision: how to scale back their involvement without ste...
Read moreRGS Partners Market Update Brazil
Our CDI member in Brazil, RGS Partners, has issued a report on the current market in Brazil. The report includes economic indicators for GDP growth, c...
Read moreNavigating the New Landscape of Venture Capital Funding: How to raise money from Venture Capital Funds in uncertain times
In the ever-evolving world of start-ups and growth companies in the technology space, the year 2021 feels like a distant memory, especially when it co...
Read moreCDI Global announces new partners in Poland
CDI Global Poland is exited to welcome Katarzyna Twarowska and Fredrik Udd as new Partners on the CDI Global M&A team.Katarzyna Twarowska ...
Read moreUruguay Has Great Prestige
CDI Global’s member, Daniel Boutmy, Head of LatAm, Uruguay, recently was interviewed by El País, a newspaper in Uruguay. Below find the English tra...
Read moreThe Role of Net Working Capital Target in Cash-Free/Debt-Free Deals
In the complex world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), one term that often takes center stage is “net working capital target.” This seemingly...
Read morePerché affidarsi a un consulente esperto in fusioni e acquisizioni come CDI GLOBAL per cedere la propria azienda?
This is for our Italian speaker audience. Perché affidarsi a un consulente esperto in fusioni e acquisizioni come CDI GLOBAL per cedere ...
Read moreCDI Global Announces New Partnership with Häggblom & Partners
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary this year, we are excited to announce the addition of Häggblom & Partners, a Finland-based financial advisor...
Read moreAfrica Merchant Capital, Lightstruck and Eos Capital partner on an open access fibre network in Namibia
CDI Global is proud to partner with Africa Merchant Capital Advisory, a CDI affiliate, and we want to congratulate them on a successful transaction.&n...
Read morePourquoi avoir recours à un conseil en fusions et acquisitions comme CDI GLOBAL pour céder son entreprise ?
This post is for our French speaker audience. The choice to engage seller-side M&A advisory has far-reaching implications. Consulting companies sp...
Read moreIn memory of Jakub Frąckowiak
With profound sorrow we regret to announce the passing of Jakub Frąckowiak, co-founder of Finelite and our long-time friend and Partner of CDI P...
Read moreNavigating the New Landscape of Venture Capital Funding
Navigating the New Landscape of Venture Capital Funding: How to raise money from Venture Capital Funds in uncertain times.In the ever-evolving wor...
Read moreCDI Global Annual General Meeting brings people together
CDI Global’s AGM is so important to the network because we have a lot of groups of investment banking firms, boutique investment banking firms that ...
Read moreCDI Global celebrates its 50th anniversary at Annual General Meeting
This year's Annual General Meeting, which we refer to as the AGM, was held in Amsterdam. This is an important location for CDI Global because we are h...
Read moreGrowing a start-up into a business - Company culture drives success or failure
CDI Global’s William (Bill) Surman, has published book, “Growing a Start-Up into a Business - Guidelines for the CEO” that contains more than 20...
Read moreHow to Avoid Seller’s Remorse in an M&A Deal
Many sellers enter the process of selling their private company with value expectations well above market as well as not being properly prepared. Then...
Read moreGrowing a start-up into a business is about execution
Growing a start-up into a business is primarily about execution – making the right decisions at the right time. CDI Global’s William (Bill) Surman...
Read moreThinking ahead about restructuring before you need it
Restructuring is typically not on the tip of the tongues of CEO’s that are running profitable companies.However, we can take a page from restruc...
Read moreGrowing a Start-Up into a Business - Guidelines for the CEO
William (Bill) Surman, CDI Global North America, has published book and we want to congratulate him. The book “Growing a Start-Up into a Business - ...
Read moreCDI Global launches more languages on website
CDI Global is thrilled to announce the launch of French and Spanish translations to our website. This joins the Italian translation that we launched l...
Read moreScam Spa has acquired Choncimer Srl
Scam Spa, a leading company in the production and marketing of Organo-Mineral fertilizers, has acquired Choncimer Srl, a company specializing in organ...
Read moreTiming a Sale: Risk-on and Risk-off Markets in M&A
In the intricate world of investments and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), understanding the dynamics of risk-on and risk-off markets is crucial fo...
Read moreRGS Partners: The growth of people is our fundamental pillar
RGS Partners is a proud member of CDI Global and they were awarded the Best Independent M&A Assessment in the fourth edition. A decade ago, R...
Read moreShortcomings in Chinese Capital Markets and Paths Forward
China’s capital markets are now amongst the largest in the world and will increasingly play an important role in providing a means for the efficient...
Read moreMany sellers rightly concerned over confidentiality in an M&A process
There are several stakeholders that need to be considered in this process, employees, customers, suppliers, lenders, and competitors to name a few. Th...
Read moreInvesting in Africa: A local partner makes all the difference
Our continent’s entrepreneurs are remarkably resilient - motivated to solve crippling problems within their communities and overcome obstacles. And ...
Read moreCDI Americas Meeting
The CDI Americas meeting took place in Boca Raton on May 22-23 for CDI partners and associates from the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador,...
Read morePart 3 of Interview with David Wanetick: The importance of valuing intellectual property in pricing M&A transactions
In this final installment, Jeff Schmidt had the opportunity to interview David Wanetick on the importance of valuing intellectual property in pricing ...
Read moreWhat makes software companies so relevant for investors and what sub-sectors are most attractive
Following our recent successful M&A transactions in the Software space we have compiled a short list of the reasons as to what actually makes soft...
Read moreCDI announces new African Partner: Africa Merchant Capital Advisory Limited
CDI Global is pleased to announce its new partnership with Africa Merchant Capital Advisory Limited.Africa Merchant Capital Advisory Lim...
Read moreInterview with Cobus Visagie and Milko Skoro of Africa Merchant Capital Advisory Limited
Jeff Schmidt CEO CDI Global:I have the pleasure today of introducing to the CDI Global partners, our clients and prospects. The newest member of the...
Read moreBuilding success stories through lasting relationships for 50 years
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEChicago, Illinois, March 24, 2023 - CDI Global is celebrating 50 years of delivering worldclass acquisition and divestiture a...
Read moreEven Finance Experts Benefit from New Skills
With a decade of experience in M&A and 27 years in the financial industry, Daniel Boutmy traveled from Uruguay to Philadelphia four time...
Read morePart 2 of Interview with David Wanetick: The importance of valuing intellectual property in pricing M&A transactions
Jeff Schmidt had the opportunity to interview David Wanetick on the importance of valuing intellectual property in pricing M&A transactions. Valui...
Read moreCDI Global ANZ guides successful transaction with the Waldner Group acquiring Laboratory Systems Group Pty Ltd
CDI Global ANZ was engaged by Lab Systems to undertake a divestment process, where we are very pleased to announce that the German based Waldner Group...
Read moreCDI Global guides successful acquisition of PawPrints by Destination Pet
Destination Pet, headquartered in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is a national network of hundreds nationally located veterinary, grooming, boarding, dayc...
Read moreTextiles and Clothing: a story of pleasure except (apparently) for nature!
Using skins and leather, in hemp, linen, cotton, then artificial fibers and, with the development of chemicals, synthetic fabrics, men and women have ...
Read moreInterview with David Wanetick: The importance of valuing intellectual property in pricing M&A transactions
Jeff Schmidt had the opportunity to interview David Wanetick on the importance of valuing intellectual property in pricing M&A transactions. ...
Read moreCDI Global guides successful acquisition of OGiTiX Software AG by Imprivata Inc
CDI Global, an International M&A advisory and Corporate Finance firm, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of OGiTiX Software AG by I...
Read morePrinzhorn Group enters Italy market with strategic investment of Scatolificio La Veggia
Prinzhorn Group, having a strategic long-term interest in Italy, has made a proposal to acquire corrugated packaging plant Scatolificio La Veggia S.p....
Read moreThe automotive industry reshuffling, a time of opportunities
The history of the electric vehicle goes back further than most people realize. In 1900, electric vehicles (EV) outsold all other types of cars on the...
Read moreLuxury fashion outlook is positive for 2023
Despite the ongoing economic turbulence, the global luxury market will grow by 21% in 2022, reaching €1,400 billion, while personal luxury goods are...
Read moreAviation business decarbonization: is it a dream?
After several years of crisis following the COVID19 pandemic, commercial air traffic is slowly returning to 2019 levels except in China due to the pro...
Read moreThierry Gibert interview on French TV
Thierry Gibert, a member of CDI Global, based in Paris, France, did an interview on French TV on the specificities of CDI Global as an M&A ad...
Read morePÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH completes the acquisition of MaterMacc
PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH, an Austrian family-owned company in the agricultural manufacturer and technology sector, completes its acquisition of Mat...
Read moreCDI Global Latin America (Uruguay) guided another successful transaction
CDI Global Latin America, led by Daniel Boutmy, Head of LatAm - Uruguay, guided another successful transaction.Datalogic, an IT Uruguaya...
Read moreRobust Cross-Border M&A Market
M&A activity was exceptionally active in 2021, including a surge in deals between $1 and $10 billion. Large deals in 2021 increased by 81% increas...
Read moreGrowth Strategies in the Healthcare/Life Sciences sector for 2023
The path for corporate growth in 2023 has some obstacles that will need to be navigated: High interest rates High energy costs High inflatio...
Read moreGPI Group has sold divisions to Australian private equity firm Collins St Asset Management
CDI ANZ was engaged to divest GPI Group and developed a consolidated IM on the business and its respective business units, identifying the strengths o...
Read moreCDI France was engaged to sell AIC Telecom to Lyon-based LASOTEL Group
CDI France was engaged to sell AIC Telecom to Lyon-based LASOTEL Group and develop a consolidated IM on the business, identifying the strengths of a h...
Read moreBuild Trust and Mitigate Risk in a Transaction
Acquisitions and other business combinations don’t happen overnight. Securing and completing a transaction can be a lengthy process taking mon...
Read moreQ3 Newsletter 2022
CDI Q3 Newsletter 2022: We are entering the fourth quarter of what everyone hopes will be a continuing recovery from the Covid era. Challenges re...
Read moreLeaders and Laggards
We are entering the fourth quarter of what everyone hopes will be a continuing recovery from the Covid era. Challenges remain as inflation persists, c...
Read moreCDI Global Guides Successful Divestment of Class Creator to Sentral
CDI Australia are pleased to announce another successful sell-side transaction. CDI completed a sell-side mandate on behalf of a student placement sof...
Read moreInterview with Jeff Schmidt and Rajesh Varma
Click here to listen to interviewJeffrey A. Schmidt:We have been conducting a series of interviews with our international leadership team cove...
Read moreUS and Europe Drive the Recovery of the Luxury Industry
After the post-covid rebound of 2021, and despite the impact of the war between Russia and Ukraine, and the strict lockdowns in China, 2022 saw a very...
Read moreITA Airways - The Choice of a Strategic Partner
Almost 10 months from the birth of the new Italian national airline from the ashes of Alitalia, the story unfortunately still seems far from being at ...
Read moreSpecialty Chemicals in the Post-Covid World
Two and a half years after the Covid-19 Pandemic upset the world economy, with widespread vaccinations, we continue to see strong economic recovery. N...
Read moreQ2 Newsletter 2022
CDI Q2 Newsletter 2022: In Q2 2022, there has been some easing of supply chain problems in many industry sectors. This may reflect the resul...
Read moreCDI Global advised ZEG Biogas in transaction with Brazil fuel retailer Vibra Energia
CDI Global Brazil advised ZEG Biogás on its sale to Vibra Energia. Brazilian fuel retailer Vibra Energia SA VBBR3.SA acquired 50% ...
Read moreActivewear Market Trends for 2023
Activewear Market Trends for 2023The activewear market has seen exponential growth over recent seasons and continues to be appealing for its high ...
Read moreWorldwide Innovation
True innovation results in a product or service used by billions of people throughout the world making people’s lives easier or improving their live...
Read moreA case for lower multiples? What should sellers do in an uncertain market?
With global uncertainty, inflation/stagflation and rising Interest rates, the sands may be shifting from a sellers’ market to more of a buyers’ ma...
Read moreIs the Spanish automotive sector set to rebound and attract investors?
The automotive industry is immersed in a full-scale restructuring process derived from three global trends that are affecting the final consumers habi...
Read moreTrends in Healthcare: An interview with Jeff Schmidt and Marc De Clerck
Jeff Schmidt, Executive Managing Director of CDI Global interviews Marc De Clerck, Managing Partner of CDI Global Belgium, Healthcare I...
Read moreCDI Global advised Realza in transaction with Lakme
Realza Capital becomes a shareholder of Lakmé Cosmetics to support its growth. With this investment the Spanish private equity firm aims to support t...
Read moreCDI Global Iberia advised KUPSA on the purchase of BARNIPOL
CDI Global Iberia advised INDUSTRIAS QUÍMICAS KUPSA, a leading manufacturer of varnishes and paints, in the negotiation and the purchase of BARNIPOL,...
Read moreActionable Strategic Acquisitions and How to Close Them
Long-term growth plans include investments in a company’s existing business (“core business”). Such investments are also “organic” because t...
Read moreLatin America’s Strategic Role in Global Growth and Diversification
Considering the profound changes taking place in the global geopolitical environment, Strategic Investors are realigning their “chess pieces” to p...
Read moreExecuting Successful Healthcare Cross border M&A deals
Strategic healthcare M&A rebounded in 2021 from a down year in pandemic-ravaged 2020, with volume up 16% and total deal value rising by 44% t...
Read moreMyGuestList enlisted CDI Global to negotiate sale to Mr Yum
Melbourne, Australia – CDI Global, an international M&A advisory firm, is pleased to announce the successful divestment of MyGuestList (MGL) to ...
Read moreInterview: Meet our New Co-Leader for TMT
CDI Global is pleased to announce Dr. Nicholas Hanser is taking over as co-leader of CDI’s Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) industry ...
Read morePorto Ltda was acquired by IBF Negocios
CDI Global Latin America (Uruguay) was the M&A advisor of the sell process of Porto Ltda to IBF Negocios. Porto Ltda, the largest 3M Distributor i...
Read moreFinnish Companies: Go West!
Over the last few months, Finnish companies have lost a significant market due to the ongoing geopolitical tragedy in Ukraine. However, when one door ...
Read moreKey Considerations in Cross-Border M&A
Cross-border acquisitions account for a growing share of corporate investment. Diversifying products and markets as well as geopolitical risks are dri...
Read moreCDI Global Italy with Industria Litografica Cartotecnica S.r.l. in the sale to P. Van De Velde Group
CDI Global Italy has assisted Industria Litografica Cartotecnica S.r.l. (ILC S.r.l.) in the sale of 100% of its shares to P. Van De Velde Group, a Bel...
Read moreMarket trends
Market turbulence is starting to raise concerns among middle market buyers. While diligence is prudent in every market condition, the current turbulen...
Read moreQ1 Newsletter 2022
CDI Q1 Newsletter 2022: Market turbulence is starting to raise concerns among middle market buyers. While diligence is prudent in every market&nb...
Read moreCDI Global Brazil advised Vadu Ltda on its sale to Dimensa
Vadu Ltda, guided by the CDI Global Brazil team, successful closed its sale to Dimensa.Dimensa reached an agreement to acquire credit analytics pl...
Read moreCross-Border M&A: The Power of Company Search
A recent survey by Deloitte found cross-border acquisitions and divestitures are becoming increasingly important strategy for corporate development. C...
Read morePress Release: CDI Global Italy supports Messersì SpA in the sale to WindeX Investment Club
Milan, March 9, 2021 - Finsei Partecipazioni, Marche Capital and Valerio Fedeli have formalized the sale of Messersì SpA to WindeX Investment Club, a...
Read moreNSS enlisted CDI Global to negotiate sale to Daisy’s Garden Group
CDI Global Australia is pleased to announce the successful divestment of Newcomb Sand and Soil (NSS) to Daisy’s Garden Group.NSS engaged CDI Glo...
Read moreSecondhand Opportunity in Luxury Goods Market
The global secondhand luxury goods market grew to €33 billion in 2021, according to Bain closing estimate for the year, up to 27% from 2017. E...
Read more5 Things to Do Right Now if You’re Thinking About Selling in 2022
Are you considering selling your business this year? If so, you likely have many questions, and among the most common is: How much is my company worth...
Read moreINVIDEO acquires the website KIZOA
Invideo bought the website KIZOA, a 13-year-old video editing software platform with 18 million registered accounts to the web service worldwide.K...
Read moreIs FinTech the new favorite destination for investor money?
When Berlin-based online bank N26 completed its EUR 775 million fundraising round in October, which valued the company at more than EUR 7.76bn, it bec...
Read moreDigital Marketing, rocketing towards a $1 Trillion Industry
The Digital Marketing space is vibrant as ever. 2021 saw a fast recovery (+30% over last year according to CIESCO) from a dip in 2020 that broke an im...
Read moreCDI Global advises American Colors, Inc. on the acquisition of Colorificio Migliavacca
American Colors, Inc. of Sandusky, Ohio, has completed the acquisition of Colorificio Migliavacca of Bergamo, Italy.Co-founder and Chairman of the...
Read moreCDI Global Guides Successful Acquisition of Elna Press by QLM Group
Melbourne, AZ (January 26, 2022) – CDI ANZ are pleased to announce a successful buy-side transaction on behalf of longstanding client QLM Label Make...
Read moreDeal Killers and How to Avoid Them
Every deal has a beginning, a middle, and an closing stage. It’s how you and your representatives manage the first two stages that determine th...
Read more10 Tips for Selling Your Business
As a business owner, the last year has been quite a roller coaster, especially if you have been considering the sale of your business. Perhaps you had...
Read moreGlobal Luxury Goods sector as a whole is up
The global Luxury Goods sector as a whole is up around 14% on 2020 and Average EBITDA for 2022 is expected to grow by +11%.The recovery of global ...
Read moreSuccessful Deal Making Requires More Than Mechanics
Deals that, on paper, make perfect business sense may disrupt before completion. Sometimes, considerable time and expense have gone into searching for...
Read moreEmerging trends in Digital Health and M&A for 2021
Health IT adoption skyrocketed in 2020 as hospitals, health systems and patients increasingly relied on digital health technologies for care delivery ...
Read moreBest practices when developing business relationships in China
Westerners too often dismiss nuance when doing deals in China or, even worse, are not sufficiently aware of what is happening, due to an overreliance ...
Read moreFinding the Perfect Acquisition
Merger & Acquisition deal value in Q3 2021 surpassed $1 trillion worldwide. The number of deals and average transaction sizes are larger than ever...
Read moreCurrent environmental trends in the food tech space
Current environmental trends are impacting M&A, VC & capital raising transactions in the food tech space. We are living in a dynamic, complex,...
Read moreEnergy Industry in Flux - Opportunities Everywhere
The need for more energy options is abundantly clear with each passing year. Supporting global growth, as well as the need for affordable fuels ...
Read moreLuxury Global Consumer Insight
PERSONAL & EXPERIENTIAL LUXURY REACHING PRE-CRISIS LEVEL IN 2022 Many sectors were deeply affected by the C...
Read moreThe Keys to Acquiring Family-Owned Businesses
Companies owned or controlled by families account for an estimated 95% of all businesses worldwide. In the United States alone, an estimated 35% of th...
Read moreSelling a Private Company
A decision to exit a privately held business is more nuanced than a corporate divestiture or another type of business combination. Even when the reaso...
Read moreThe Right Chemistry for the Post-Covid World
A year and a half after the Covid-19 pandemic devastated the world economy, we have seen a strong recovery with the widespread availability of vaccina...
Read moreTechnology and Innovation: Driving the New M&A Wave in Functional Ingredients
The functional ingredients market has not only had excellent behavior during Covid-19 but also continues to attract great attention from industrial an...
Read moreCOVID-19's Impact on the Industrial Manufacturing Sector in Europe: Breeding Ground for Corporate Divestments?
Accelerated by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have started to evaluate their business models considering structural changes pres...
Read moreEnvironmental Improvements in Aviation
As air travel quickly increases post-COVID, there is an increasing awareness and concern about the amount of pollution created from commercial aircraf...
Read moreIt is Crucial to Understand the Impact of Working Capital and Other Adjustments in a Transaction
Most transactions are negotiated on a cash-free and debt-free basis. Simply applied, one could assume that the seller keeps all cash and repays all de...
Read moreHow is the Luxury M&A Market Evolving During the Pandemic?
At first glance, we can definitely ascertain that we are living a buyer’s time. Interestingly enough, there seems to be a significant disconnect bet...
Read moreCDI Global Welcomes New Members in Poland
CDI Global Poland is excited to welcome Oskar Pawlowski and Rafal Pawlowski as new partners on the CDI Global team.Oskar Pawlowski is a lawye...
Read moreInsights into M & A in the Energy Sector
With the transformation of the huge Energy Industry Sector from petroleum-based to alternative renewable sources, investment opportunities in these ne...
Read moreCDI Global Brazil Advises DTM on Acquisition by Plusoft
CDI Global Brazil is pleased to announce they have successfully advised DTM (previously known as IBOPEdtm), one of the leading companies in techn...
Read moreThe Personal Care Ingredients Sector Remains Ripe for Consolidation
Long gone are the days when personal care was limited to a twice-daily encounter with a bar of carbolic soap. The modern bathroom seems to be overflow...
Read moreCDI Global ANZ Advises Ixom on Acquisition of Australian Botanical Products
Chicago, IL USA, Melbourne, Australia (May 19, 2021) – CDI Global ANZ (Australia/New Zealand) is pleased to announce that they have successfully adv...
Read moreCDI Global Italy Advises Wide Group Spa on Acquisition of Alliance Risk and Insurance Broker Spa
Chicago, IL USA, Milan, Italy (May 18, 2021) – CDI Global Italy is pleased to announce they have successfully completed a buy-side transaction on be...
Read more10 Ways to Make Your Business More Valuable - Part 2
Are you preparing your company for a future sale? Don’t miss the second half of our 10 Ways to Make Your Business More Valuable as well as a checkli...
Read more10 Ways to Make Your Business More Valuable - Part 1
If you are considering selling your company, you are likely wondering how much your company may be worth and what makes a business attractive to poten...
Read moreThe Impact of the Coronavirus on the M & A Market
The Coronavirus caused a strong shift to intracontinental and local transactions in the M&A market. A trend that will continue in 2021.What im...
Read moreThe 3 Step Process for a Successful Business Transaction
If you’re thinking of selling your company, you should know what to expect before you begin. The process of selling a company isn’t that complic...
Read moreTo Sell in 2021 You Must Take Share to Regain Value!
The problem facing many businesses and their owners is how to regain or accelerate revenues and earnings in 2021 after a COVID-19 affected 2020. ...
Read moreCDI Global Australia Advises Sale of Kaymar to Auto Pacific Group
Chicago, IL USA, Melbourne, Australia (March 15, 2021) – CDI Global ANZ (Australia/New Zealand) is pleased to announce that they have successfully c...
Read moreTips for Preparing to Sell a Company
Generating the highest price for your company requires a systematic approach to the selling process. Through careful preparation, and owner can ensure...
Read moreWhen to Sell a Business and Why
Deciding when the time is right to sell a business is one of those questions that many private owners as well as public companies struggle with. In so...
Read moreM&A Insights: Special Situations
CDI Global CEO Jeff Schmidt sat down for a conversation with Christian Saxenhammer, managing director of CDI Global Berlin and expert in M&A speci...
Read moreDivestitures: Overlooked Aspect of Active Portfolio Management
Annual strategic planning is a fundamental management process for public and private companies. The refreshed plan documents describe corporate aspira...
Read moreCDI Member Spotlight: Mexico Trends and Opportunities
We sat down virtually with Demian Esser of Pedralbes Partners, our newest member firm located in Mexico City, Mexico. Pedralbes was established in 201...
Read moreCDI Global AGM 2020 In Review
CDI Global has continued to expand with a diverse set of new partners. Recently, we brought in an outstanding partner firm from Mexico. Last year, we ...
Read moreM&A Outlook: A Financial Perspective
Jeff Schmidt, Executive Managing Director and CEO of CDI Global, sat down virtually with Richard Christopher Whalen to discuss current economy and fut...
Read more2020 M&A Spotlight
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Read moreCDI Global Welcomes Saxenhammer & Co. as a New Member Firm in Germany
CDI Global, an international firm specializing in merger, acquisitions and divestitures, announces Saxenhammer & Co. has joined its integrated net...
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