M&A Deals
UK private healthcare sector poised for wave of M&A
A common feature of any large, developed market is the hegemony of its largest participants. Grocery sales in the UK are dominated by the ‘big four’ supermarkets that, in the 12 weeks ending 4th January 2015, had a combined market share of over 74%. The publically owned ‘big oil’ super majors, big tobacco and telcos are similarly structured.
AFH buys national IFA in £4.1m deal
AFH Financial Group has announced the purchase of Independent Financial Services in the firm’s largest ever acquisition.
Aviva and Friends Life boost profits
British insurers Aviva and Friends Life Group, which agreed a £5.6bn merger last December, have both reported better-than-expected annual profits for 2014.
Natixis set to buy French group DNCA
Natixis is in exclusive talks regarding a bid to add French asset manager DNCA Finance to its suite of global investment management affiliates.
Shareholders approve Standard Financial buyout
Shareholders have unanimously approved Tavistock Investments’ acquisition of Standard Financial Group, merging to form one of the biggest advisory networks in the UK.