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What do 80+ global buyers and investors think about today’s M&A market? The Collingwood Market Report 2025 distils their insight into a clear guide for leaders navigating growth, investment, and exit strategies. “The report provides us with a helpful insight into the sector’s valuation metrics and drivers.” Khidhr Shafiq, Partner, Vespa Capital LLP In a market defined by uncertainty, sentiment alone isn’t enough. Executives need hard data and direct insight from the people shaping deals. The Collingwood Market Report 2025 delivers: – Benchmark valuations across business models – What acquirers look for in scaling businesses – The ‘AI imperative’ now influencing almost every deal – How buyer sentiment is shaping strategy for the year ahead. Trusted by industry leaders, the Report equips founders, CEOs, and investors with the intelligence to act decisively. Get the clarity you need to lead with confidence. Download your free copy today.

Valuations are up from last year — but only for the very best assets. How do you become one of them? Buyers are paying premiums for businesses with proven growth and strong market position. Growth on paper isn’t enough to attract top-tier buyers anymore: leaders need to understand exactly what is rewarded in today’s market. The Collingwood Market Report 2025 reveals: - Why businesses achieving $5m EBITDA secure a 25% valuation uplift - How scale and market positioning shape buyer appetite - Where acquirers are deploying capital in the next 12–36 months For ambitious founders and CEOs preparing to scale to sale, this Report is the blueprint for turning growth into enterprise value. Download your copy today to see what buyers value most.

Which value drivers matter most to buyers in 2025? The Collingwood Market Report reveals the strategies investors say truly move the needle. Scaling revenue is not enough. To command higher multiples and attract the right acquirer, leaders need to understand exactly what today’s buyers value. The Collingwood Market Report 2025 provides: - Direct insight from 80+ global buyers and investors - The benchmarks defining value in information, media, and events - What buyers expect from scaling businesses preparing for exit. Whether you’re a founder, CEO, CFO, or investor, this Report is your guide to building lasting enterprise value. Download your free copy today.

70% of buyers say market competitiveness is increasing. In a landscape where every deal is contested, trusted expertise and market knowledge make the difference between success and missed opportunity. The Collingwood Market Report 2025 equips senior leaders with the intelligence needed to navigate today’s increasingly competitive M&A environment. Inside, you’ll discover: - Where competition is intensifying across information, media, and events - How investors assess market positioning in crowded deal pipelines - Why mixed models and customer engagement are emerging as premium value drivers - What strategies investors expect management teams to have in place. In a market with high uncertainty and fierce competition, experience and trusted insight aren’t optional — they’re essential. Download your copy today and get ahead of the curve

98% of buyers stated the need for a documented AI strategy. In today’s M&A market, AI isn’t a buzzword — it’s transaction-critical. The Collingwood Market Report 2025 reveals how buyers are assessing AI readiness — and why it’s now a make-or-break element in competitive dealmaking. Inside, you’ll learn: - Why AI adoption is now a binary issue for investors - How acquirers expect AI to be deployed across content, product, sales and marketing - What actionable strategies leadership teams are using to build competitive advantage - How boards and SMTs are expected to evidence real progress in AI adoption. For executives preparing for growth, investment, or exit, AI strategy is no longer optional — it’s essential to value creation. Download your free copy today to see what leading buyers demand.

Discover which deal structures and business models are best weathering the storm in the Collingwood Market Report 2025. It’s the definitive barometer of M&A for B2B information, media, and events. And it’s launching this September. Just how much is the uncertainty created by tariffs, global conflict, and interest rate cuts stalling over the summer, contributing to M&A and Investment Committee decisions? And how is this impacting deal structures and business models? The report explores: - Buyer motivations - Acquisition strategies - Valuation multiples - The influence of the macroeconomic, geopolitical, and overall deal environments, on M&A strategy and sentiment.