Panorama of M&A in Brazil
Deloitte's “Panorama of M&A in Brazil” 2021 survey interviewed over 100 senior executives leading Brazilian based businesses (90% of respondents were directors, presidents or CEOs) across multiple industries that have been or are planned to be active in M&A activity.
Main insights of the survey
- Most executives (64%) believe that by late 2021 / early 2022, robust economic recovery will occur within Brazil, with 33% believing this will only occur from mid 2022 onwards.
- Executives expect M&A activity to grow in 2021 and beyond with 71% actively pursuing opportunities to grow inorganically, and 95% expecting M&A activity to be similar or increased in 2021 in comparison to 2020.
- The impact of Covid-19 on revenue varied amongst respondents, but 30% saw increases of 10% or more, suggesting most businesses managed to keep revenue stable during the health crisis, and in some cases grow.
- Executives are looking for opportunity within Brazil, with it firmly the destination of choice for M&A investment, with optimism around regional asset valuations and the technology industry.
Complete the form to access the full report.