Catalyst 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 partner Mark Wilson on +44 (0) 121 654 5000 or markwilson@catalystcf.co.uk
Country M&A Report - Brazil
In 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 2011
Our 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 2011
Our 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 2011
Our 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 2011
In 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.
Global engineering & industrials report 2010
In this report published in October 2010 by our international partnership Mergers Alliance, our partners look at the global M&A market within the engineering & industrials sector on a country by country basis.
Healthcare services report 2010
This report focuses on the UK healthcare services sector which includes private (or independent) businesses providing services to the NHS (whether commissioned by the Strategic Health Authority, Primary Care Trusts or via centrally managed budgets) and the private sector. Our analysis covers a broad range of services including primary care, dental services, general secondary and acute care, specialist care including physical, mental and learning disabilities, community healthcare and domiciliary care, long term elderly care and occupational health.
Facilities Management report 2010
This report, published in early 2010, focuses on the UK facilities management sector, including mechanical & electrical maintenance (M&E), security, general maintenance, catering, cleaning, landscaping, office support, health & safety, testing, compliance, hygiene, energy management, pest control and integrated FM.
Healthcare IT report 2009
In this sector report published in autumn 2009, we analyse M&A activity within Healthcare IT, a sector which includes many acquisitive companies looking to buy profitable, high growth and IP rich businesses.
Engineering report 2009
In this sector report published in late 2009, we analyse M&A activity within the Engineering sector, in particular those businesses which manufacture engineered products. This covers a broad range of end markets including aerospace, defence, oil & gas, automotive, industrials, health, construction, waste & water, energy and chemicals amongst others.
Recruitment sector update 2009
In this sector update published in summer 2009, we look in more detail at the impact of the economic downturn on the recruitment sector, with a focus on valuation, trade buyers, private equity investors, and finally on recent and future deals.
Global food & drink sector report 2009
In this sector report published in summer 2009 by our international partnership Mergers Alliance, our partners look at the global M&A market within the food & drink industry on a country by country basis.
Waste management report 2008
Our spring 2008 waste management sector report outlines the key issues and pressures within the industry and identifies the drivers behind sustained M&A activity in the sector
