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2024 M&A Market Year in Review
In 2024, North American M&A activity grew by about 16.4% in deal value and 9.8% in deal count year-over-year, with total deal value surpassing $2 trillion across 17,509 deals. This growth was driven by more favorable macroeconomic conditions, such as… Continue Reading
O’Keefe Economic Forum: Sidebar with Steve Davis
O’Keefe Economic Forum: Sidebar with Jim Holcomb
O’Keefe Economic Forum: Sidebar with Dr. Kent MacDonald
O’Keefe Economic Forum: Sidebar with Dr. Tim Nash
The State of the Economy and Role of Government in Emerging Markets
First Half of 2024 M&A Market Review
2023 M&A Market Recap In 2023, the M&A market was somewhat muted. Total deal value amounted to $1.766 trillion, representing an 8.5% decrease compared to the previous year, reflecting a generally tough year. The number of transactions also fell significantly,… Continue Reading
US Supreme Court’s Purdue Pharma Decision
The US Supreme Court just shook up the corporate world! In a landmark decision, the court struck down Purdue Pharma’s $6 billion opioid settlement. This ruling could change how companies use bankruptcy to shield executives from lawsuits. Associate Brian Vargason… Continue Reading
Safeguard Against Fraud
As the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is dealing with the fallout of Detroit’s largest alleged embezzlement scandal in decades, it may be high time for all companies to take a closer look at their own internal controls. According to the Association… Continue Reading
Michigan Central Station Transformation
Opening in 1913, Michigan Central Station stood in the heart of Southwest Detroit where it would welcome more than 4,000 daily passengers coming into the city. After its close in 1988, the building stood as a symbol of Detroit’s downfall… Continue Reading
