Boom year predicted for M&A

A BOOM year for mergers and acquisition (M&A) activity for 2007 is predicted in Ireland, with growth of 30% to 40% in both value and volume expected.

This is according to Ed Lucus who is speaking today at Deal Drivers Ireland, an event focused on M&A at the Berkeley Court Hotel in Dublin.

The predicted increase would mean that deals worth €11bn to €12bn will take place in 2007, said Mr Lucus who is Editor of Remark Magazine.