M&A update for the UK media and marketing services sectors – Q1 2023
Market update
In Q1 2023, Moore Kingston Smith’s deal tracker recorded 126 UK media and marketing services deals. Our recent Q1 2023 M&A report discusses trends, notable transactions and predictions ahead.
In this short video, Paul Winterflood, Corporate Finance Partner, reviews Q1 2023 M&A activity in the media and marketing services sectors.
Key points to note:
- Q1 2023 was stronger than any other quarter post COVID.
- There was a notable increase in the networks acquiring agencies.
- After a dip in Q4, private equity are again involved with the majority of transactions.
- We are optimistic that the market will remain strong if not strengthen over the coming quarters due to the continued private equity interest and the resurgent networks.
Contact Paul if you would like to discuss this update or the report in more detail, or if you have any other private equity or corporate finance related questions.