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Good news for owners of valuable companies.

Mergers and acquisitions made a serious comeback in 2025, with some punchy valuations - and the trend is set to continue this year.

BUT - while there is greater appetite to invest in and acquire attractive companies, there is one important caveat.

Last year also saw a move towards higher value transactions, rather than an increase in the total number of deals agreed.

The message is clear. For business owners looking to increase the value of their company and achieve a capital event in the future - size matters.

That’s also the philosophy at Synergy where we turn independent companies into high-value groups.

More analysis from Bloomberg on M&A in 2025:

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/bloomberg-law-analysis/analysis-2025-was-the-year-that-reignited-global-m-a

“BYD shares increased by roughly 3890% during the years Berkshire owned them.”

“In August 2022, Berkshire began to reduce the 225 million share position it had purchased in 2008 for $230 million. That followed a 41% jump in the value of the position during that year’s second quarter to $9 billion.”

Another masterclass in getting out at the top of the growth curve and protecting your downside…

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/21/buffett-munger-byd-exits-stake.html

By 2040, 40 per cent of the UK population will be older than the standard working age of 16 to 64, creating a major challenge for the economy.

The UK already faces significant productivity issues, which limits overall growth.

While advancements in AI, automation, and robotics can improve efficiency, they cannot replace the economic impact of people who generate wealth, spend money, and pay taxes.

Addressing this challenge means training and supporting far more young people into higher-skilled roles, while also attracting top international talent with the skills and expertise the UK needs to compete globally.

https://www.ft.com/content/8bfdf5d7-3584-444d-849e-b75adc2e07ed