Ongoing market developments, particularly in terms of liberalization, have resulted in continued energy sector M&A. Datamonitor's monthly Financial Deal Insights series provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of this activity in the energy and utilities sector. It offers a unique insight into both deal activity, deal rationale and the market fundamentals driving the sector.

Scope

Insight into recent M&A activity in the energy and utilities sector throughout the world. Detailed understanding of the market context behind factors driving both the sector as a whole and individual deals. An overview of deal trends on a historical basis and the progress of individual deals as they happen.

Highlights

The Energy and Utilities sector recorded 163 M&A deals during January, a decrease of 11% on a month-on-month basis Record oil prices mean that the current outlook for energy sector M&A activity remains buoyant Public offerings continued to decline due to economic slowdown in the US and Europe and volatility in capital markets

Reasons to Purchase

Understand current energy and utility sector M&A dynamics Gain insight into factors driving individual deals and the sector as a whole Keep track of deal developments throughout the sector.