M&A in 2026: An insider’s view on the coming year
Helion Partners’ Tom Manwaring reveals how to find your way in M&A and where the market is heading
M&A activity is hotting up again.
All3Media CEO Jane Turton said at the Royal Television Society Cambridge convention she is hopeful the indie giant will do more deals and Channel 4 kicked off its new Creative Investment Fund by acquiring Scottish Indie Firecrest Films.
The advisers on that sale were Helion Partners; so this week we spoke with Tom Manwaring about the sector’s prospects, what investors are looking for and how you can get yourself match fit for a sale or investment.
Read on to find out:
What investors are looking for
How the market is changing
Why America’s pod structure is over here and changing the game
Readiness is key
How Rachel Reeves’ budget might affect M&A
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