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M&A deals fall but average values hit two-year high

From HLB Mann Judd Sydney

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in Australia softened in the year to 30 June 2026, with total numbers down 17 per cent from 1,077 in FY2025 to 895 in FY2026,

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24 Jul 2026

M&A activity decreases but possible rebound ahead

From HLB Mann Judd Sydney

M&A activity slowed in the 2025 financial year amid heightened geopolitical, trade, and economic uncertainty, however a rebound may be on the horizon, according to Simon James, assurance & advisory

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01 Aug 2025

M&A activity cools as higher interest rates hit deal appetite

From HLB Mann Judd

Australian merger and acquisition (M&A) deal activity was subdued in 2022-23 as higher interest rates and inflation forced up the cost of capital and cooled investors’ appetites for making acquisitions,

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10 Oct 2023

M&A opportunities abound for cashed up businesses

From HLB Mann Judd Sydney

Despite a decrease in the number of merger and acquisitions (M&A) transactions in the second quarter of FY22, the average deal value has increased significantly, according to the latest Australian

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25 Feb 2022

M&A set to surge on greater business certainty

From HLB Mann Judd Sydney

Despite a marked drop in M&A activity during the last quarter of FY20, local and global markets have proven their resilience in the period since with a notable uptick in

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14 Sep 2021

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CPD: The Two-Chapter retirement – a framework for understanding retiree psychology
Introduction Why do financially secure retirees still hesitate to spend, or commit to strategies that would clearly improve their outcomes? This article sets out the Two-Chapter Retirement framework, a new [...]
CPD: China’s next phase – what persistent supply-side growth means for global markets
China’s economic trajectory is shifting, but not in the way many had once expected. Consumption-led rebalancing has not materialised. Instead, economic policy continues to emphasise industrial modernisation, aligned with a [...]
CPD: Ethics and client best interests
In financial advice, acting in a client’s best interest isn’t just a regulatory rule, it’s the foundation of a trusting, successful partnership. This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, examines the [...]
CPD: Capitalising on global growth in the decarbonisation era
Few themes rival the scale, urgency and long-term significance of climate change. Consequently, regions, countries, companies and individuals are taking positive action to decarbonise the planet and work toward net [...]
CPD: Decoding the compliance signals within AFCA’s Lead Decisions
Introduction In February 2026, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), reached a significant milestone when it issued its 1,000th Dixon Advisory determination[1]. Up until that point, this represented the single [...]