Global Capital Confidence Barometer 21st edition

Global Capital Confidence Barometer 21st edition

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  M&A — responseor resilience? The prolonged upward trend for dealmaking is set to continue despite geopolitical and economic concerns. Global Capital Confidence Barometer October 2019 | 21st edition
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  “For investors, global economicuncertainty is being outweighed by opportunities for transformative dealmaking. Steve Krouskos EY Global Vice Chair, Transaction Advisory Services
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  Global key findings Actionoutweighs uncertainty in the C- suite and the majority remain optimistic in the near-term economic outlook. M&A intentions remain strong and the C- suite predicts the prolonged upward trend in dealmaking will continue. Finding the right talent and technology at speed is driving deals as executives articulate long-term value beyond traditional financial metrics. 52%are planning to actively pursue M&A in the next 12 months 64%are actively planning to respond to ongoing geo, trade and tariff concerns 54%do not expect an economic slowdown in the near to mid term 68%are expecting the M&A market to improve in the next 12 months 61%of companies have difficulties securing the right talent 84%already have or plan to have social value reporting metrics in place in the next year Global Capital Confidence Barometer | October 2019 | 21st edition
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  Global companies donot expect a major economic downturn in the near to mid-term Global Capital Confidence Barometer | October 2019 | 21st edition Are you expecting an economic slowdown in the near to mid-term, and, if so, when do you expect it to happen?Q In the next 12 months Yes 54% No In 2021 In 2022 46% 34% 45% 21%
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  Corporate purpose Global CapitalConfidence Barometer | October 2019 | 21st edition Are you measuring performance and evaluating management on generating long-term value and communicating the proposition to investors, internal stakeholders and society as a whole?Q Social value 84% 14% 2% Already have metrics in place or planning to adopt in the next 12 months Have aspirations to adopt but likely a 2-3 year journey No plans to adopt
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  Geopolitical, trade andtariff uncertainty is prompting a response from businesses We are monitoring and waiting for more clarity 14% No 64% Yes 22% Global Capital Confidence Barometer | October 2019 | 21st edition Are you actively planning to respond to ongoing geopolitical, trade or tariff uncertainty? If so, how are you planning to do this?Q
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  Global M&A expectedto remain healthy and at the heart of corporate transformation plans Oct 19 68% Oct 18 Oct 17 90% 57% 6% 1% 2% 26% 9% 41% Improve Decline Stay the same What is your expectation for the M&A market in the next 12 months? Q Global Capital Confidence Barometer | October 2019 | 21st edition
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  52% 46% 40% 25% 35% 59% 57% 41% 40% 56% M&A intentionsstill above a 10 year average of 45% Global Capital Confidence Barometer average since 2010 is 45% Oct 10 Oct 11 Oct 12 Oct 13 Oct 14 Oct 15 Oct 16 Oct 18 Oct 19Oct 17 Do you expect your company to actively pursue M&A in the next 12 months?Q Global Capital Confidence Barometer | October 2019 | 21st edition
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  Businesses are usingM&A for digital transformation and long-term stability Strongly agree or agree Neutral Disagree 42% 40% 18% To what extent do you agree with the following statement? We will utilize M&A to navigate digital transformation and help future-proof our businessQ Global Capital Confidence Barometer | October 2019 | 21st edition
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  North America Latin America Western Europe Eastern Europe Asia- Pacific Africa and the Middle East Western Europeremains the investment focus for many cross-border deals Outside domestic market Immediate region Domestic market (home country) Primary preferred destination outside their own region Respondents were polled on their top three investment destinations; this chart reflects the top preference for each region. Where is your organization’s main focus for doing M&A in the next 12 months?Q Global Capital Confidence Barometer | October 2019 | 21st edition United Kingdom2 United States1 Germany3 China4 Canada5 Top 5 investment destinations
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  The critical questionsexecutives should ask themselves to drive better M&A in today’s deal economy 1How can value be more than just a number? The way companies are being viewed by society at large is changing. For executives, it can no longer be shareholders first and only. 4Can you predict your own future trade flows? Understanding the interplay between supply chains and market access can help executives manage risk and accelerate opportunities for growth. 2Can you measure your relevant economy? Fully understanding your individualized economic ecosystem can facilitate better capital and resource allocation to support sustainable long-term growth. 5Can you afford to walk away from the deal table? With the pace of innovation, executives must finely judge the buy vs build argument and add a premium for speed to market. 3Is digital more than a bit part? The right digital transformation strategy should be at the heart of boardroom planning as the key to unlocking growth opportunities. 6Is your talent strategy fit for the future? Understanding skills, experiences and aspirational career models required for the future will help maintain an engaged and productive team of people, which can help drive growth. Global Capital Confidence Barometer | October 2019 | 21st edition
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  How you manageyour Capital Agenda today will define your competitive position tomorrow. We work with clients to create social and economic value by helping them make better, more-informed decisions about strategically managing capital and transactions in fast-changing markets. Whether you’re preserving, optimizing, raising or investing, our Connected Capital Solutions, supported by an integrated suite of purpose-built technologies and delivered by our global teams, can help you drive competitive advantage and increased returns through improved decisions across all aspects of your Capital Agenda. Sell and Separate Buy and Integrate Corporate Finance Reshaping Results Strategy Strategy realized Corporate Finance Buy and Integrate Sell and Separate Reshaping Results Enabling fast-track growth and portfolio strategies that help you realize your full potential for a better future Enabling better value creating decisions through deep finance and strategic modeling to optimize capital agenda execution, financial performance and shareholder return. Enabling strategic growth through better integrated and operationalized acquisitions, JVs and alliances. Enabling strategic portfolio management and better divestments that help you improve value from a sale of an entire company, carve-out, spin off or JV. Providing trusted leadership in urgent, critical and complex situations to rapidly solve business challenges, sustainably improve results and help you reshape for a better future. Capital Agenda — How can we help you finding answers to today’s toughest strategic, financial, operational and commercial questions? Connected Capital Technologies Our Connected Capital Technologies are an integrated suite of purpose-built technologies that help enable our EY professionals to deliver our Connected Capital Solutions by unlocking the power of data. They bring deeper analysis and faster insights to support better decision-making around your capital and transaction strategies through to execution, from growth strategy and portfolio reshaping to M&A, divestiture, post- merger integration and restructuring. Global Capital Confidence Barometer | October 2019 | 21st edition
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  About the surveyContacts The Global Capital Confidence Barometer gauges corporate confidence in the economic outlook, and identifies boardroom trends and practices in the way companies manage their Capital Agendas — EY framework for strategically managing capital. It is a regular survey of senior executives from large companies around the world, conducted by Thought Leadership Consulting, a Euromoney Institutional Investor company. The panel comprises select global EY clients and contacts and regular Thought Leadership Consulting contributors. ► In August and September, Thought Leadership Consulting surveyed on behalf of EY a panel of more than 2,900 executives in 45 countries; 70% were CEOs, CFOs and other C-level executives. ► Respondents represented 14 sectors, including financial services, consumer products and retail, technology, life sciences, automotive and transportation, oil and gas, power and utilities, mining and metals, advanced manufacturing, and real estate, hospitality and construction. ► Surveyed companies’ annual global revenues were as follows: less than US$500m (25%); US$500m–US$999.9m (25%); US$1b–US$2.9b (18%); US$3b–US$4.9b (10%); and greater than US$5b (22%). ► Global company ownership was as follows: publicly listed (57%), privately owned (31%), family owned (9%) and private equity portfolio company (3%). For a conversation about your capital strategy, please contact us: Global Steve Krouskos, EY Global Vice Chair, Transaction Advisory Services, EY Global Limited steve.krouskos@uk.ey.com | +44 20 7980 0346 Follow me on Twitter: @SteveKrouskos Julie Hood, EY Global Deputy Vice Chair, Transaction Advisory Services, EY Global Limited julie.hood@uk.ey.com | +44 20 7980 0327 Follow me on Twitter: @juliehood_EY Tony Qui, EY Global Chief Innovation Officer Transaction Advisory Services tqui@uk.ey.com | +44 7825 010882 Barry Perkins, EY Global Lead Analyst, Transaction Advisory Services, EY Global Services bperkins@uk.ey.com | +44 20 7951 4528 Americas William Casey, EY Americas Leader, Transaction Advisory Services william.casey@ey.com | +1 212 773 0058 Asia-Pacific Harsha Basnayake, EY Asia-Pacific Leader, Transaction Advisory Services harsha.basnayake@sg.ey.co | +65 6309 6741 Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA) Andrea Guerzoni, EY EMEIA Leader, Transaction Advisory Services andrea.guerzoni@it.ey.com | +39 028 066 93707 Japan Vince Smith, EY Japan Leader, Transaction Advisory Services vince.smith@jp.ey.com | +81 3 4582 6523 EY | Assurance | Tax | Transactions | Advisory About EY EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available via ey.com/privacy. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com. About EY’s Transaction Advisory Services How you manage your capital agenda today will define your competitive position tomorrow. We work with clients to create social and economic value by helping them make better, more-informed decisions about strategically managing capital and transactions in fast-changing markets. Whether you’re preserving, optimizing, raising or investing capital, EY’s Transaction Advisory Services combine a set of skills, insight and experience to deliver focused advice. We can help you drive competitive advantage and increased returns through improved decisions across all aspects of your capital agenda. © 2019 EYGM Limited. All Rights Reserved. EYG no. 004545-19Gbl 1901-3043022 ED None This material has been prepared for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon as accounting, tax or other professional advice. Please refer to your advisors for specific advice. ey.com/ccb