Transactions and Corporate Finance by EY-Parthenon

Our market-leading transactions and corporate finance teams can help companies transform with confidence.

From acquisitions to divestments, we help companies deliver real-world value: solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. With deep functional and sector expertise, we take an investor mindset to partnering with CEOs, boards, private equity firms and governments to shape their future. We provide end-to-end solutions across the transaction lifecycle, including M&A and divestment strategy, valuations, and decision modeling to deal origination, financing, integrated diligence, M&A execution, and post-merger integration. We help you reimagine portfolios to achieve your strategic objectives and create new value.

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Three lessons learned from transformative health care M&A

Unlock value in health care M&A by avoiding pitfalls. Discover strategies for successful health care deals and effective transformation.

25 Mar 2025 Joon-Woo Song + 1

Macro bites: Corporate venture building amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty

EY-Parthenon leaders discuss how corporate venture building can become a key part of a company’s growth strategy.

26 Mar 2025

Earning the right to grow: how capital efficiency drives TSR performance

Companies should assess their ROIC before pursuing growth. Read the article to explore strategies for improving capital efficiency and success.

24 Mar 2025 Paul Carbonneau + 2

M&A activity insights: April 2025

Read the latest Merger Monthly, with insights on recent US M&A activity insights and what M&A trends to expect as we look ahead.

18 Apr 2025 Mitch Berlin

Beyond integration: Value creation from bolt-on life sciences deals

Discover strategies for successful bolt-on acquisitions in life sciences for 2025. Read the full article for essential insights.

03 Mar 2025 Ranu Carroll + 2

Macro bites: enterprise transformation in financial services

Financial services organizations are facing economic uncertainty. Learn more about how the winners are becoming less risk averse, in a data-driven way.

24 Feb 2025

Macro Bites: Signals show steady boost in 2025 M&A deal activity

Learn about the 2025 M&A forecast and what companies should consider when preparing for dealmaking.

11 Feb 2025

Global economic outlook: Six themes for 2025

Economic activity is expected to remain stable in 2025, though there are risks. Read our global economic outlook.

21 Jan 2025 Gregory Daco + 1

How can a strategic transformation mindset unlock long-term value?

Confident CEOs embrace corporate transformation mindset, using M&A and technology to navigate challenges and create long-term value. Read more.

21 Jan 2025 Andrea Guerzoni + 2

Enterprise software carve-outs: insights for success, distilled

Discover how leading enterprise software companies use carve-out divestitures to innovate, enhance shareholder value, and outperform peers. Learn more.

14 Jan 2025 Rohith Iyer + 3

Beyond the deal: accurately estimating M&A integration costs

Discover key drivers of M&A integration costs and ensure deal success. Learn how to plan strategically for long-term value. Read more.

09 Dec 2024 Elizabeth Kaske

M&A outlook shows firming US 2025 deal market activity

Based on economic and market indicators, the EY-P Deal Barometer — our M&A outlook — forecasts a steady boost in deal volume.

21 Nov 2024 Gregory Daco + 1

Macro Bites: Value creation strategies in an economy at crossroads

Business leaders need to think like investors when approaching value creation in an uncertain economy. Learn more in this episode of Macro Bites.

05 Nov 2024

How to be a savvy technology M&A dealmaker

The EY-Parthenon Technology Corporate Development Survey confirms seven key traits of companies that succeed with mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Read more.

24 Oct 2024 Barak Ravid + 1

Four actions to pioneer responsible AI in any industry

Leaders in tech must adopt ethical AI frameworks to ensure responsible innovation. Learn more.

27 Jun 2024 Dietrich Chen

Energy M&A Quick Takes: How companies are transforming deal structures

In the Energy M&A Quick Takes video, EY leaders discuss oil and gas consolidation, and integrations that require more due diligence.

21 May 2024 Elizabeth Kaske + 1

How global business leaders can harness the power of GenAI

Learn about five strategic lessons for business leaders seeking to successfully utilize the power of GenAI.

16 Apr 2024 Gregory Daco

GenAI risks and challenges for the economy

Learn about the expected impact of GenAI on the labor market by exploring our four key findings regarding GenAI use.

09 Apr 2024 Lydia Boussour

Macro Bites: M&A deal activity in 2024’s nuanced macroeconomic environment

A nuanced macroeconomic environment provides opportunities for increased M&A deal activity in 2024.

31 Jan 2024

The impact of GenAI on the labor market

Learn about the expected impact of GenAI on the labor market by exploring our four key findings regarding GenAI use.

14 Feb 2024 Gregory Daco

Strategies for successful corporate separations

Gain competitive advantage with valuable insights from 160+ corporate separations, including spin offs, carve outs, optimal timing, and value maximization.

07 Feb 2024 Sharath Sharma

The productivity potential of GenAI

Explore the likelihood of future substantial productivity gains from the use of generative AI across sectors.

22 Jan 2024 Lydia Boussour

Catalyzing economic growth through capital investment in GenAI

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has the potential to be a significant strategic economic lever for businesses across sectors.

13 Dec 2023 Gregory Daco

Macro Bites: Beating health care industry challenges

Industry leaders need to look to tech solutions, partnerships and M&A to overcome health care industry challenges.

13 Dec 2023

Macro Bites: Capital allocation priorities

What are companies’ capital allocation priorities as interest rates are poised to fall? Watch the episode.

20 Mar 2024

How autonomous technology is revolutionizing mobility and manufacturing

Learn how to develop a new safety, testing framework for AI robotics.

How the drivers of private equity value creation are changing

Discover the five key drivers in private equity value creation in uncertain markets.

08 May 2024 Bridget Walsh + 3

Macro Bites: How is M&E navigating the streaming services revolution?  

Learn how media and entertainment (M&E) companies are navigating the streaming services revolution in an unbalanced environment.

08 May 2024

Building a corporate unicorn

Learn how to approach digital business by building a unicorn with a venture mindset and succeed with your digital investment.

22 Apr 2024 Praveen Arivazhagan

CIO Survey: will you set the GenAI agenda or follow the leaders?

Get insights on how CIOs will address the challenges and capture the full benefits of GenAI in the 2024 EY CIO Sentiment Survey.

15 May 2024 Mazen Baroudi + 4

How value-based care can help boost health system revenue

Risk contracting for value-based care can provide long-term growth for some health care systems. Read the EY-Parthenon analysis.

17 May 2024 Melinda Durr + 3

Macro Bites: The economy’s impact on private equity investment strategy

Learn how private equity investment strategy is adapting as elevated costs of capital leads firms to hold investments longer.

10 Jun 2024

The future of commercial health benefits

Learn about the future of commercial benefits from the 2024 EY-Parthenon Employee Health Benefits Survey.

14 Jun 2024

Banking M&A Quick Takes: merger of equals

Banks are considering mergers with similar-sized institutions to create more resilient entities. Learn more about banking M&A trends.

16 Jul 2024 Elizabeth Kaske + 1

How corporate venture builders can unlock the next $1 billion in value

Adopting a corporate venture building approach can help companies launch their next corporate unicorn to turbocharge market cap growth.

06 Aug 2024 Praveen Arivazhagan + 3

How to manage geopolitical risk in the new era of globalization

Geostrategy by Design: Managing Geopolitical Risk is a new book from EY-Parthenon team that explores the topic. Learn more.

08 Aug 2024 Courtney Rickert McCaffrey + 1

Three disrupters that will reshape the global food system

Global food system faces changes in energy, protein tech, and geopolitics; companies can adapt with new strategies for growth and resilience.

12 Aug 2024 Lee Addams

Tackling a city budget gap with ideas from all angles

EY-Parthenon aided Milwaukee in finding new revenue sources and reducing expenses. Learn more in this case study.

12 Jun 2024 Adam Chepenik + 1



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