2024 Outlook: Navigating Global Economic Shifts
As we approach 2024, the global economic landscape is poised for significant changes. The upcoming year is expected to witness subdued economic growth worldwide, shaped by persistent high interest rates and geopolitical uncertainties. These factors will likely affect consumer spending, business investment, manufacturing, and trade. Major economies like the US, Eurozone, and China are set […]
Amplifying M&A Success: Leveraging Valuation Expertise in Cross-Border Deals
In 2023, the landscape of cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) has continued to evolve, shaped by a myriad of economic, regulatory, and technological factors. Despite a decrease in overall deal volume compared to the previous year, mid-market M&A activities have emerged as key drivers for strategic transformation and growth. M&A Trends and Challenges The first […]
Sustainable Investments: Valuing Green and Renewable Energy Assets
The valuation of green and renewable energy assets occupies a crucial position in today’s sustainable investment landscape. This year has witnessed a continuous evolution in investor interest and regulatory landscapes, shaping a new paradigm in sustainable finance. Investment in renewable energy and green assets has become not just a trend but a necessity, driven by […]
Emerging Trends in Global Valuations: Adapting to a Rapidly Changing Economic Landscape
The year 2022 marked a period of significant transformation in the global business landscape. Finance and accounting leaders were compelled to confront an array of challenges – from macroeconomic fluctuations and geopolitical tensions to evolving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) expectations. This complex backdrop necessitated a strategic recalibration in valuation practices. The economic climate was […]
Understanding ESG Impacts on Business Value
In the wake of the pandemic, the interplay between sustainability and financial markets has become increasingly evident. As responsible investing trends towards the mainstream, investors are actively incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into their analysis. This shift is not just a response to global crises but a strategic move to understand companies’ material […]
The Art of Brand Valuation: Understanding Its Role in Economic Value Creation
Over the past sixty years, there has been a significant shift in the source of economic value creation from tangible to intangible assets. By 2020, a mere 10% of the S&P 500’s value was tangible, with the remaining 90% comprising capitalized and undisclosed intangible value, including goodwill. This underscores the central role of intangible assets […]
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Valuations: Navigating New Financial Frontiers
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital finance, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have marked 2021 as a year of unprecedented highs and significant volatility, setting new paradigms in financial valuations. The year kicked off with Bitcoin (BTC) soaring to new heights, more than doubling its previous all-time high from December 2017, reaching $41,357 by early January. […]