Search
 
Commentary

The talent gap's direct impact on merger & acquisition activity

Lost in all of the hoopla over the extremely active M&A environment is the fact that the great majority of sell-side transactions occur due to many firms inability to perpetuate internally.

By Tim Cunningham | Updated on June 10, 2015

In 2014, there were 357 announced agent-broker M&A transactions, an increase of more than 30% from the previous year and more than 10% higher than in 2012. Notwithstanding an extremely vibrant buy-side community, is it logical to assume that sellers are primarily motivated to capitalize on the value of one of their portfolio’s largest assets and take their proverbial chips off the table at top-of-the-market values?

The answer is a quiet and subtle no. Lost in all of the hoopla over the extremely active M&A environment is the fact that the great majority of sell-side transactions occur due to many firms’ inability to perpetuate internally.

Want to continue reading?
Become a Free
PropertyCasualty360 Digital Reader.

INCLUDED IN A DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP:

  • All PropertyCasualty360.com news coverage, best practices, and in-depth analysis.
  • Educational webcasts, resources from industry leaders, and informative newsletters.
  • Other award-winning websites including BenefitsPRO.com and ThinkAdvisor.com.

Already have an account?

NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

Recommended Stories

PropertyCasualty360

Join PropertyCasualty360

Don’t miss crucial news and insights you need to make informed decisions for your P&C insurance business. Join PropertyCasualty360.com now!

  • Unlimited access to PropertyCasualty360.com - your roadmap to thriving in a disrupted environment
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including BenefitsPRO.com, ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com
  • Exclusive discounts on PropertyCasualty360, National Underwriter, Claims and ALM events

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join PropertyCasualty360

Copyright © 2024 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.