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
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.
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.
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.
Clean technology report 2009
This report, published in summer 2009, focuses on the clean technology sector (‘Cleantech’). We define Cleantech as those activities relating to power generation (electricity, heat and transportation) from bio fuels (including waste, biomass, biodiesel and bio-ethanol), wind, wave, tidal, solar, hydro, geothermal and hydrogen sources.
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.
Healthcare report 2008
Published in Autumn 2008 at a period of unprecedented change in the industry, our healthcare sector report identifies trends and opportunities in the sector.
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
