2016 is shaping up to be a strong year for M&A globally but the UK faces its own unique economic challenges. Get insight into M&A executive views with the results of our survey and analysis.

This survey was conducted at the end of the third quarter, giving us an excellent chance to hear what people were thinking about the future three months after the Brexit vote.

Key highlights

2016 is shaping up to be a strong year for M&A globally but the UK has its own unique challenges:

  • What are the sector's priorities in light of the economic challenges?
  • How are the financial prospects viewed and how does that translate into M&A activity for the next 12 months?
  • What is viewed as the biggest obstacle to acquisitions?

Read the full report to find out more.

[We are] searching for higher growth markets and are looking more at software companies than straight product manufacturing.

Download the full report - 2016 Manufacturing & Industrial M&A Predictions.

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