Research
Our competitive edge is created by deep insight into the industries in which we operate and our knowledge of the trends and activities that affect our clients. Here are samples of our most recent research output, including our sector reports which cover as a minimum a review of current M&A activity and analysis of the key issues within each market.
For more information on our research output, please contact Mark Wilson on +44 (0) 121 654 5000 or markwilson@catalystcf.co.uk
Country M&A Report - Brazil - Summer 2013
Brazil is a strategic focus for foreign corporates. It attracts one of the highest levels of FDI globally and with investment expected to reach a record US$70 billion in 2013, competition for high quality assets is increasing.
Oil & Gas M&A Country Report - Brazil - Summer 2103
Recent major oil & gas discoveries in Brazil’s offshore deepwater fields will move the country into the top five producers globally by 2020. Exploration auctions in 2013 will boost M&A activity as international corporates across the supply chain position themselves to benefit from the associated investment.
Composites Sector Report - Spring 2013Demand for composite material is forecast to double by 2015. Improved fuel efficiency and demand for high-strength lightweight material is increasing the penetration of composites in multiple sectors. This is supporting record levels of M&A.
Waste and Resource Management Report - Spring 2013The UK Government has announced that it wants to create a zero waste economy focusing on prevention, reuse, recycling and recovery. Our Spring 2013 report, written in conjunction with sector specialists LRS Consultancy, examines the opportunities in the sector as it evolves to meet this goal and why this is driving M&A.
Lighting and Building Controls Report - Spring 2013The Lighting and Building Controls sector enjoyed another solid year of M&A activity in 2012. Our Spring 2013 report analyses the drivers behind this activity and discusses why acquirers are targeting UK-based companies.
Mechanical and Electrical Services Update - Spring 2013As parts of the economy recover, corporate acquirers are focused on how they can use their repaired balance sheets to deliver growth. Our Spring 2013 report looks at the key issues in preparing a business for sale in this climate and recent M&A activity.
Performance Clothing Update - Winter 2012The success of the London 2012 Summer Olympics has boosted participation in sporting and outdoor activities and helped create a £5 billion global market for performance clothing. Our Winter 2012 report analyses this market, recent M&A and predicts trends for the future
TMT Sector Update - Autumn 2012This short Autumn 2012 update paper from Catalyst's TMT team analyses the financial services software market and demonstrates that the demand for high quality businesses is driving valuations.
Global FM Sector Note - Autumn 2012In this report published in Winter 2013 we look at the global M&A market within Facilities Management on a country by country basis.
CRO Sector Note - Autumn 2012Contract research organisations (CROs) are becoming increasingly embedded in the drug development process. Our Autumn 2012 CRO industry sector note outlines key issues and pressures within the supply chain and analyses the impact on M&A.
Global Mining Sector Note - Autumn 2012In this report published in Autumn 2012 along with our international partnership Mergers Alliance, we look at the global M&A market within the Mining industry and prospects for M&A in 2013.
Grocer Fast 50 - November 2012The Grocer magazine’s list of the 50 fastest-growing privately owned food & drink companies in the UK in 2012, prepared exclusively by Catalyst. Published on 3 November 2012, the feature includes a list of all companies featured, as well as commentary on the drivers behind why these companies have been successful and commentary from Catalyst’s head of Food & Drink, Simon Peacock.
Country M&A Report - Russia - Autumn 2012In this country M&A update published in Autumn 2012, we look in more detail at the impact of inbound and outbound M&A in Russia, one of the world’s fastest growing economies. We focus on valuation, trade buyers, private equity investors, and finally on recent deals with our predictions for activity in 2013.
Healthcare Service Sector Note - Autumn 2012An ageing population and significant public funding pressures means that the private sector is becoming more involved in delivering healthcare services. Our Autumn 2012 Healthcare Services industry sector note outlines key issues and pressures within the healthcare services supply chain and analyses the impact on M&A.
Testing, Inspection & Certification Sector Note - Summer 2012Our Summer 2012 Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) sector note outlines key issues and pressures within the supply chain and identifies the drivers behind M&A activity in the sector moving forward.
Global Aerospace industry Sector Note - Summer 2012Our Summer 2012 Global Aerospace industry sector note, written in conjunction with leading aerospace expert ICF SH&E outlines key issues and pressures within the aerospace supply chain and identifies the drivers behind M&A activity in the sector moving forward.
Global Consumer Goods Report – Summer 2012In this report published in Summer 2012 by our international partnership Mergers Alliance, our partners look at the global M&A market within the consumer goods sector on a country by country basis.
European Plastic Packaging Sector Note - Spring 2012Our Spring 2012 sector note outlines the key issues and pressures within the €38 billion European plastic packaging industry and identifies the drivers behind M&A activity in the sector moving forward.
Retail M&A - Home Shopping Industry Sector Note - Spring 2012Our Spring 2012 Home shopping sector note outlines key issues and pressures within the home shopping and direct commerce industry and identifies the drivers behind M&A activity in the sector moving forward.
Country M&A Report - BrazilIn this country M&A update published in Winter 2012, we look in more detail at the impact of inbound and outbound M&A in Brazil, the world's sixth largest economy. We focus on valuation, trade buyers, private equity investors, and finally on recent deals with our predictions for activity in 2012.
Industrial Electronics - Sensors industry Sector Note - Autumn 2011Our Autumn 2011 industrial electronics sector note outlines key issues and pressures within the sensors industry and identifies the drivers behind M&A activity in the sector moving forward.
Nuclear Industry Sector Note - Autumn 2011Our Autumn 2011 sector note outlines key issues and pressures within the industry following the Fukushima nuclear incident and identifies the drivers behind M&A activity in the sector moving forward.
Paper & Packaging Sector Note 2011Our Autumn 2011 sector note outlines key issues and pressures within the industry and identifies the drivers behind sustained M&A activity in the sector.
Global Cleantech Report - Autumn 2011In this report published in Autumn 2011 by our international partnership Mergers Alliance, our partners look at the global M&A market within the cleantech sector on a country by country basis.
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