18 November, 2025 | 3pm GMT / 10am ET
In a market defined by both renewed activity and persistent uncertainty, what truly separates the businesses that command premium valuations from the rest?
The Collingwood Market Report 2025 provides a data-driven map of the current M&A landscape, but the stories behind the numbers are where the real insights lie. This exclusive webinar goes beyond the data, bringing the Report to life with a dynamic panel of the very people shaping the market: active trade buyers, leading AI experts, and Collingwood’s own M&A advisers.
This webinar decodes what buyers really want today. We will explore the Report’s critical themes, from the uncertainty in the market, to increasing valuations for the best assets and the continued flight to quality.
A special focus will be placed on operationalising AI. Our experts will dissect how AI has become a binary, deal-critical factor and reveal what investors and acquirers now expect from your company’s AI strategy to even consider a deal, let alone pay a premium.
Join us to get the inside track on the trends, valuations, and strategies driving success in the Information, Media, and Events sectors.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is essential for:
- Business Leaders, Owners, and Shareholders in the Information, Media, and Events sectors considering a future exit or investment
- CEOs and C-Suite Executives responsible for growth, strategy, and value creation
- Investors and Corporate Development Teams seeking to understand the latest market sentiment and valuation drivers.
In This Webinar, You Will Learn:
- The Buyer’s Playbook: Hear directly from active trade buyers about what makes a target attractive in a highly competitive M&A environment
- The AI Litmus Test: Discover why a clear AI strategy has grown in importance and what you must demonstrate to pass due diligence
- Valuation Secrets: Unpack the KPIs and business models that are achieving premium multiples, while others see valuations fall
- How to Prepare for Success: Get actionable advice on professionalising your governance, proving your market leadership, and building the high-quality earnings that buyers are paying more for.
