Next year is shaping up to be a very strong year for M&A activity in the Knowledge Economy. In order to assist your preparation for 2021, take a look at our M&A Preview, in which we discuss the following eight key trends:
- The adoption of digital is accelerating
- Emerging technologies are being commercialised rapidly
- There is a convergence across the sector and delivery models are blending
- Private equity participation in the knowledge economy is increasing
- Next-generation technology platforms are emerging
- Vertical software solutions are playing an increasing role
- Buyers are returning to nearshore locations for access to new skills
- Shareholders are aligning expectations and addressing structural risks
December 2017
Global B2B services sector M&A specialist, Equiteq, announces the strategic alliance of its client, Dr Jess Murphy, founder of Pathway to Your Potential (“P2YP”) and Mercer Australia. The transaction was completed on October 1, 2017
Dr Jess Murphy’s Pathway to Your Potential (P2YP) is a leadership, talent and diversity program delivering transformational change to organisations and their people through creating and delivering innovative experiences with measurable impacts. The alliance represents the next stage of P2YP’s international growth and expansion strategy with clear synergies for both parties in terms of scale, brand and value. Commenting on working with Equiteq, Dr Jess Murphy said, “Equiteq were highly experienced in working with consulting firms and switched-on when it came to bringing the best out of P2YP. Their unique approach in articulating and emphasising the power of P2YP’s IP played an important role in successfully securing an alliance with Mercer which backed P2YP’s aspirations and ensured alignment with Mercer’s interests.” As Mercer look to strengthen their diversity and inclusion consulting practice through the alliance, Garry Adams, Leader of Mercer’s Career Business in the Pacific said “This partnership will deliver real value to our clients, empowering them to take practical actions towards attracting and retaining diverse talent and building a culture where difference is valued and included.” Equiteq Australia Managing Director Pierre Briand added, “We are delighted with the outcome of the alliance. Dr Jess Murphy has built an incredible armoury of intellectual property that will positively serve the modern corporate environment and its future leaders. Mercer is the right partner to help P2YP scale its offerings and accelerate the impact of its services on both the national and global level.” To see all of our deals, please click here. ©Equiteq 2017.