In the most recent league table released by GlobalData, Rothschild & Co has emerged as the preeminent financial advisor in the power sector’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for the year 2023, leading in both value and volume. The company solidified its dominance by advising on 22 deals with a combined value of $16 billion, as documented in GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database.
Following Rothschild & Co in the rankings is Goldman Sachs, securing the second position in terms of value with transactions totalling $11.7 billion. Barclays closely trailed behind, capturing the third rank with its involvement in deals amounting to $10.7 billion. Lazard and the Bank of America also played significant roles, securing the fourth and fifth positions, with deals worth $9.6 billion and $9.5 billion, respectively.
Aurojyoti Bose, lead analyst at GlobalData, pointed out that “Rothschild & Co was the top adviser by volume in 2022 and continued to maintain its leadership position in 2023 as well, despite a decrease in the number of deals advised. However, it experienced an increase in deal value and an advancement in its ranking by value in 2023 compared to 2022. Rothschild & Co went from occupying the sixth position by value in 2022 to topping the chart in 2023.”
He further added, “Involvement in two billion-dollar deals, including a mega-deal valued at more than $10 billion, was pivotal for it in leading the chart by value.”
In terms of volume, KPMG held the second position, having advised on 21 deals, followed by Ernst & Young and PwC with 16 deals, and JP Morgan with 13.
GlobalData’s league tables are based on the real-time tracking of thousands of company websites, advisory company websites, and other reliable sources available in the secondary domain. A dedicated team of analysts monitors all these sources to gather in-depth details for each deal, including adviser names. To further ensure the robustness of the data, the company also seeks deal submissions from leading advisers.
The data from GlobalData provides a comprehensive and insightful view of the power sector’s M&A landscape, enabling companies to make informed decisions in this dynamic and fast-paced industry.
Understanding the competitive landscape is crucial for businesses looking to navigate the complexities of mergers and acquisitions. With access to the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData, companies can save hours of research and gain a competitive edge.
In conclusion, the power sector’s M&A financial advising landscape for 2023 is marked by Rothschild & Co’s leading position, showcasing its expertise and influence in this space. The league table from GlobalData serves as a valuable resource for industry players, providing transparent and authoritative insights into the sector’s deal-making activities.
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