June 16, 2022

The New State of M&A: Africa, Middle East & Turkey

The vast majority of Africa, Middle East & Turkey (AMET) M&A practitioners believe new technologies should enable greater analytical capability, and security, in the due diligence process over the next five years. How else can technology help them and in what areas?

Our new report surveyed AMET M&A practitioners from corporates, private equity firms, investments banks, and law and professional services firms, to find out:

  • How digitally mature and technologically sophisticated is the M&A, due diligence, and asset marketing process in AMET?
  • What are the barriers to adopting new technologies in AMET?
  • Which technologies would accelerate the due diligence process the most for AMET practitioners?
  • How are dealmakers in AMET using technology to overcome challenges?
  • Which technologies will transform the M&A process the most by 2025?

What's Inside?

  • Executive Summary: AMET vs EMEA
  • 2020 The Current State of M&A in AMET
  • 2025 The Future State of M&A in the AMET
  • Case Study: African Capital Alliance
  • Case Study: Reed Smith
  • Case Study: AK Investment
  • Recommendations: Datasite With You Every Step of the Way
  • Survey Results

The respondents, who form part of a global survey of 2,235 practitioners, not only provide insight into the current and future state of the dealmaking process, but their responses also reveal some interesting regional similarities and differences in opinion.

Interested in other perspectives?

What do M&A practitioners in EMEA, the Americas, and APAC think about the new state of M&A? Find out their views in our regional reports.

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