Daniela Buhus

Studiul transmite in general un mesaj pozitiv, aratand ca desi in anul 2009, activitatea M&A la nivel global a inregistrat o scadere de 22% comparativ cu 2008, recent au inceput sa apara semne care sugereaza o schimbare de directie. In trimestrul patru din 2009, volumul tranzactiilor a crescut cu 15% comparativ cu aceeasi perioada a anului 2008.

Mai mult decat atat, recent au avut loc o serie de tranzactii M&A de amploare care au tinut capul de afis - preluarea de catre Kraft Foods a companiei Cadbury, explica reprezentantii KPMG.

The survey generally makes encouraging reading, suggesting that although, in 2009, deal activity globally fell 22% compared with 2008, there have been some recent positive signs which pointing to a rebound. In the fourth quarter of 2009, deal volume rose 15% compared with the same period in 2008.

Moreover, some big headline M&A transactions have recently taken place for example Kraft Foods’ takeover of Cadbury, KPMG said.

“It looks likely that 2010 will be a transition year in which deal volumes will increase, with certain sectors dominating the landscape. Companies which have been cautious in 2009 are likely to start testing the waters once again, particularly as there could be many interesting opportunities on the market for those with cash to spare or access to financing,” said Wilson Balachandra (photo), Partner in KPMG Romania.