Overview
As Australia navigates complex geopolitical, economic, and regulatory challenges, its investment landscape also presents unique obstacles. The Mergermarket M&A Forum Australia will bring together more than 500 prominent corporate investors, private equity fund managers, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisors for an insightful day dedicated to understanding the evolving Australian M&A environment.
This premier event includes interactive expert panel discussions, presentations, and case studies focusing on key themes shaping Australian M&A in the coming year. Attendees will gain insights from leading sectors such as energy and technology, as well as expert perspectives on cross-border M&A, activism, and regulatory developments.
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Session
October 9, 9:30 am—10:15 am AEDT
Australia M&A Outlook — Navigating Shifts, Finding Investments
Despite volatile market conditions, Australia is seeing some large deals being announced in first half of 2025, reflecting renewed optimism around Australian M&A. Corporates are looking to prioritize their core business and divest non-core assets, while private capital players are eager to put their available funds to work. This panel of M&A experts will discuss dealmaking in the year ahead, addressing several key issues, including:
- A noticeable shift in deal opportunities and the types of transactions coming to the market.
- How parties are navigating bid-ask spreads, earnings volatility, and sector-specific repricing.
- The key factors derailing deals, and how buyers and sellers are mitigating execution risk.
- The market outlook for 2026 against a backdrop of macroeconomic and political uncertainty.
- Expectations of increased M&A activity as corporates reassess their business strategies.
Moderator: Karen Evans-Cullen, partner, Gilbert + Tobin
Speakers: Nicholas Tonkes, head of private capital, Australia and New Zealand, Oliver Wyman; Ani Satchcroft, senior managing director and co-head of infrastructure for Asia-Pacific, Macquarie Asset Management; Nick Brown, managing director and co-head of M&A Asia Pacific, UBS; David Geddes, managing director and head of mergers and acquisitions, Deutsche Bank
Meet The Team
