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M&An and COVID-19

Charting new horizons

Strategies for the next normal, as economic activity rebounds

Simon Howard

New approaches for the next normal

As companies embark on the path to recovery, M&An is poised to have an outsized influence in shaping the "next normal." But in the aftermath of COVID-19, it is inevitable that deal making will materially change to reflect the new priorities of a post-crisis world.

COVID-19: Lockdown exit and recovery

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Economic outlook and key strategy considerations for business leaders

NPI measures are causing significant damage to many sectors of the economy as many enterprises either have to go into hibernation or operate in severely constrained ways. Strategies are now being developed to exit lockdown and “reboot” economies through a phased reopening of sectors over several months.

What this means for business

Health and economic outlooks for countries are linked by Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPI) that the global economies are experiencing. Since COVID-19 spread from Asia to Europe it has brought countries to a near standstill as Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs) measures were put in place to slow its spread.

Navigating volatility and distress: COVID-19

Leaders need to understand the pandemic's impact on sectors whereever you do business. Our heatmaps offer a visual snapshot of how sectors across a number of countries are currently weathering the crisis.

Leaders will need to anticipate whether and how the pandemic has permanently altered behaviours, experiences, expectations and the role of digital engagement.

- Punit Renjen, Deloitte Global CEO, The essence of resilient leadership: Business recovery from COVID-19"

Identify strategies to generate value and act with agility

Three key considerations for Tax and Legal leaders

Tax and legal leaders have an essential role in helping their companies to manage and mitigate debt and protect the corporation’s value as they navigate the economic impacts resulting from the pandemic. They are at the forefront of crafting essential strategies to maintain a positive cash flow, drive the implementation of government relief measures, continue the preservation of tax attributes, manage historic issues—and if necessary, help guide any debt modification or restructuring efforts.

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Six important legal M&A considerations during the global pandemic

The M&A market has been hit severely by the COVID-19 crisis. Even though it is far from clear how long the crisis will last and what effects it will have, it is already possible to identify changes and foresee certain developments. This article looked at the trends in the M&A space for consideration by general counsel during the height of the pandemic.

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Strategies for risk leaders

Deloitte's Risk Advisory practice provides insights to help your organisation respond, recover and thrive as you address COVID-19. Access insights related to strategic and reputation risk, regulatory risk, financial risk, operational risk and cyber risk.

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Simon Howard

Deloitte - Global
Simon is the Global Leader of Deloitte’s Strategy & Transactions business, working with clients in their most challenging and complex projects. Simon is also the leader of Deloitte’s Sports Group in Spain and coordinates offerings across a wide variety of sports. Simon’s background is as an M&A Transaction Services Party. He has performed due diligence and similar work for Private Equity Houses investing in Spain and other Spanish clients looking to invest internationally. Simon has close relationships with a number of foreign investors that have brought capital into the sports world in Spain.
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