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Armor Capital Celebrates 15 Years in M&A Advisory and Appoints 3 New INEDs
Armor Capital, a Hong Kong based M&A Advisory firm that operates in Asian and European markets, proudly announces its 15th anniversary and the appointment of three new Independent Non-Executive Directors (INED) to its Board. This strategic move aims to enhance the firm's expertise in driving growth initiatives, particularly its "Project Upskill" in Asia, repositioning Armor Capital as the cross-border M&A advisor of choice for mid-market businesses in Asia.
Behind the Scene: A Closer Look at President Xi’s Visit to Kazakhstan and the Capital Name Change of Astana
On September 14, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Nur-Sultan, his first overseas trip since the outbreak of COVID-19 in January 2020. “Bound together by mountains and rivers and common interests, China and Kazakhstan are good neighbors, good friends, and good partners,” said President Xi in a signed article before his state visit to Kazakhstan. A few days later, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a law limiting presidential terms and reverting to the old name of the Central Asian country’s capital, Astana.
Will Kazakhstan Revitalize the Bottlenecked Asia-Europe Trade Route Through the Middle Corridor?
Kazakhstan, the strategic linchpin country in Central Asia, recently accentuated its plan to make the Trans-Caspian route a priority for the country’s oil exports. Located in a region rich in natural resources and crucial for trade and commerce between Europe and Asia, Kazakhstan has drawn the roadmap to build and safeguard uninterrupted international transit traffic.
Directors’ Duties in a “Desperate” IPO Market
After a very quiet Q4 2021 and Q1 2022, and in spite of a continually weak and volatile market, 21 IPOs were launched in Q2 2022. All but five were announced in the last 10 days of the quarter, just before the requirement for the inclusion of H1 2022 financial data kicked in. In this article, we look at the anatomy and consequences of a “desperate” IPO market. We also review directors’ duties to shareholders and investors. Those are the same in any market environment, but take on much greater significance in challenging times, especially for independent non-executive directors (“INEDs”).
Tracking the Progress of Artificial Reefs’ Construction in Brittany, Northwest France
Récifs Goëlo, a non-profit environmental association based in Côtes-d’Armor, one of Brittany’s coastal cities, has been dedicated to protecting the maritime ecosystem via artificial reefs in the northwest coast area of France since its establishment in 2016. Like French Mediterranean coast cities, Côtes-d’Armor chose to develop artificial reefs with the long-term objective of increasing biological production in impoverished marine areas and promoting the recovery of the natural environment degraded by human activities. “We had to be tenacious, but we are happy to reach the finish line,” said Michel Rickauer and Michel Brulard, respectively, President and Secretary of Récifs Goëlo.
FERRETTI S.p.A. - Sailing Through Rough IPO Seas
Ferretti (9638.HK) is a designer and manufacturer of luxury composite yachts, made-to-measure yachts and superyachts under brand names such as Riva, Wally, Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Itama, CRN and Custom Line. The company operates six shipyards in Italy and sells to customers in more than 70 countries.
APAC Logistics Industry Report H1 2020
Over H1 2020, M&A deals count in logistics decreased in comparison to H2 2019, while deals value were larger. Let’s take a look at the key transactions.
APAC Paper Packaging Industry Report H1 2020
Industry ratios and statistics reflect lower performance in the recent quarters, but valuations in the Q2-2020 rebounded higher. Read more and reach out to find out what opportunities can be realized in the current market situations.
APAC Software Industry Report H1 2020
Multiples of companies in the software industry have increased significantly compared to the same period last year, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more to find out which were the largest deals in the first half of 2020.
APAC Education Industry Report H1 2020
M&A activity in education sector was slightly impacted by the coronavirus situation, characterized by a lower M&A deal count, while transaction value was pushed-up by a few large deals.
APAC Healthcare Industry Report H1 2020
While valuations in the APAC healthcare industry is seeing major uplifts brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, the period was characterized by fewer mega-deals and lower margins. Read on to find out more details.
APAC Healthcare Industry Report H2 2019
The M&A market in the latter half of 2019 was characterized by a few mega-deals which pushed the total transaction value higher. Read our report to find out more.
APAC Paper Packaging Industry Report H2 2019
The APAC paper packaging industry is seeing declines in profitability and margins. while M&A transactions at the end of 2019 picked up. Find out what types of transactions took place and industry details through our report.
APAC Education Industry Report H2 2019
Over H2 2019, M&A deals count in education decreased in comparison to H1 2019, while deals value were larger. Let’s take a look at the key transactions.
APAC Software Industry Report H2 2019
Software remains one of the hottest sectors for M&A and fundraising. We present to you some of the major M&A transactions to note during last year’s second half.
Global Toys & Games Industry Report 2020
The toys and games sector witnessed two major deals that drove most of the transaction value in 2019. Let’s take a look at the key players.
APAC Paper Packaging Industry Report H1 2019
Which M&A deals from China, Indonesia and Malaysia were notable for the Packaging industry in the first half of 2019? See our report for the answers.
APAC Logistics Industry Report H1 2019
In APAC logistics sector, H2 2019 was characterized by a lower M&A activity but the valuation picked up by Q4-2019. See our report for a deeper overview.
APAC Education Industry Report H1 2019
Education continues to rise as a high-growth sector in the Asia-Pacific. What recent trends are worth noting? Check out our first-Half 2019 industry report to stay informed.
How Armor Capital Can Help You Successfully Sell Your Business
When it comes to putting your company up for sale, working with an experienced financial advisor can mean the difference between success and failure. In this article, we reveal how we guide our clients through the five key steps of a sell-side M&A process.
APAC Healthcare Industry Report H1 2019
Is Healthcare still a promising industry to invest in? Gain a quick overview from our summary report of the first-half 2019 market valuation and M&A trends
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