M&A Pulse in APAC - Archives

As the macro environment continues to be marked by persistent volatility, the M&A market is exhibiting a powerful story of dualism and divergence.

“VUCA” is a theme that has featured regularly in our Investment Mosaic over the years – and this is because of its various effects on the deal environment.

We have all been swept up in Olympic fever over the Summer. The Olympic spirit demonstrated by the athletes will have a long-lasting effect and continue to keep inspiring us.

On the first Monday of August, a key theme from our January Outlook Investment Mosaic came to play – recession risk. As predicted then, the ongoing macro narrative tug of war between recession risk paranoia vs rates normalization and rate cuts, has continued.

Against the backdrop of global energy transition and responding to the national resource security strategy, Chinese mining companies are actively seeking acquisition opportunities overseas.

The pipeline of M&A activity in Australia and the sentiment around it is stronger than anticipated. We expect Australia will attract more than its share of capital for its relative “safe haven” status.

As we journey through 2025, the outlook for M&A activity in Australia remains positive, with several key trends expected to shape the industrial, mining, and infrastructure sectors.

The year of the Wood Snake, promises introspection, wisdom and growth. These are all in much demand as geopolitical tensions mount, a new president has entered the White House, and several major economies appear to be stagnating.

It’s been just over two years since Natixis began to build out its M&A network in Asia, as part of its global strategy to further strengthen its M&A advisory offering.