Currency Fluctuations And M&A

In recent report entitled Dealing with exchange rates – Currency fluctuation and M&A, Toppan Vite, in partnership with MergerMarket, examined the effect that currency events – both short term and long term – have on M&A activity. In the report, various experts weigh in on: (i) how currency shocks, such as the unpegging of the Swiss Franc from the Euro, impact M&A activity; (ii)  how long term currency trends, such as the appreciation of the US dollar over the Euro, impact M&A activity; (iii) which geographic regions present the best M&A opportunities given current differences in currency strength; and (iv) how companies and sponsors can mitigate against foreign currency exchange risk and currency changes given the prolonged amount of time needed for the deal process.