Overview

The global flow of mergers and acquisitions is an indicator of the vitality of the global corporate economy. In the US/UK M&A corridor the last two years have seen record activity.

As asset valuations climbed ever higher through 2017, financial conditions remained easy. Private equity buyers are still sitting on a $1 trillion mountain of undeployed capital, while strategic buyers are cash rich. This gives them powerful financial leverage when it comes to dealmaking. It looks like a perfect setting for another record year for M&A in 2018.

The outlook for the US/UK M&A corridor includes some unique challenges, however, the US and UK remain two of the world's most competitive and creative economies.

In this report, we take a closer look at three issues that are critical to the evolution of dealmaking between the US and UK;

  • 'Brexit', the UK's exit from the European Union – we set out to clarify some of the uncertainties surrounding the process; the likely final terms of the separation and the UK's ongoing trading relationships
  • Innovation and technology – tech continues to drive the US/UK deal corridor as both economies are viewed as centres for technology, innovation and collaboration. We take a look at why they are attractive as key innovation hubs
  • US tax reforms – we explore the impact they may have on transatlantic M&A.

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