Mergers and acquisitions


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14. Do you plan to grow through acquisition in the next three years?


  • 26
    Yes
  • 66
    No
  • 7
    Don't know


15. What are the key drivers behind your plans to grow through acquisition?


  • 48
    Build scale
  • 39
    Acquire new technology or established brands
  • 58
    Access to new geographic markets
  • 31
    Access to lower cost operations
  • 3
    Don't know


16. Would you expect this growth to be through:


  • 84
    Domestic acquisition
  • 28
    Cross-border acquisition
  • 4
    Don't know


17. Do you anticipate a change in the ownership of your business in the next three years?


  • 10
    Yes - go to question Q18
  • 84
    No - go to question Q19
  • 6
    Don't know - go to question Q19


18. And what kind of buyer is most likely?


  • 28
    Competitor or trade buyer
  • 20
    Management
  • 25
    Financial investor
  • 17
    Family
  • 11
    Don't know


19. Do you expect your business to undergo a public listing in the next three years?


  • 7
    Yes
  • 87
    No
  • 5
    Don't know


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