Client Trends Australia

Trade, transact & transform

Episode Notes

Australian organisations are primed for an uptick in deal activity, with one-third planning to make three or more acquisitions in the coming three years.[1] In this episode Stephen Trickey, Aon Australia’s Chief Commercial Officer, and Anita Vivekananda, Client Director for Transaction Solutions, discuss the nation’s mergers and acquisitions outlook and explore some of the key topics on the minds of Australia’s dealmakers. 

Listen in as our specialists share their insights on evolving international sustainability standards, the increasing focus on the ESG agenda, creative ways to manage capital across deal and balance sheet risks, and more. 

• [0:34] M&A activity in Australia and beyond
• [2:45] Aligning with international sustainability standards
• [3:27] ESG considerations and their role in M&A transactions
• [7:02] Creative ways of managing capital across deal and balance sheet risks
• [8:10] Key focus areas throughout the deal lifecycle

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Additional Resources:

Client Trends Report 2024 - Trade

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) | Aon

M&A Articles | Aon Insights

ESG Articles | Aon Insights

Tweetables:

• “Australian businesses are increasingly acquiring or merging with renewable energy companies to diversify their energy portfolios, reduce carbon footprints, and meet regulatory requirements." - Anita Vivekananda
• “ESG considerations, from climate change risk to social issues, will become integral to M&A transactions. During due diligence, buyers will increasingly scrutinize targets’ ESG credentials, focusing on reputational risks and regulatory compliance.” - Anita Vivekananda
• “96% of dealmakers expect ESG scrutiny to increase over the next three years, with 24% citing environmental litigation as a primary concern. Investors who stay ahead of these trends will find pathways to success.”  - Anita Vivekananda

[1] PWC, Global CEO Survey - Australian insights, January 2024