Dealtracker 2025: The landscape of Australian deals
In this episode, Corporate Finance Partner Jannaya James talks through the 10th Edition of Dealtracker, what the current deals landscape looks like and where Australia sits on the global stage.
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Jannaya has over 18 years’ experience providing insightful advice to a range of small and large corporations in respect of valuations of shares, businesses and intangible assets for a range of purposes.
Jannaya joined Grant Thornton in April 2017 to lead the valuations practice in Melbourne. Prior to joining GT, Jannaya gained her experience as an adviser in both an M&A capacity and a valuation specialist at a Big 4 accounting firm where she performed valuations for a range of purposes including financial reporting, M&A transactions, tax and Independent Expert’s Reports.
Jannaya has been exposed to a wide range of clients in all sectors, and has provided advice to some of Australia’s largest and most complex organisations. With experience across a range of industries including energy, resources, transport, manufacturing, aged care and infrastructure, Jannaya is a highly regarded adviser who will provide robust valuation advice whilst maintaining a commercial perspective.
Jannaya has experience working in Energy & Resources, Health & Aged Care, Manufacturing, and Professional Services industries.
In this episode, Corporate Finance Partner Jannaya James talks through the 10th Edition of Dealtracker, what the current deals landscape looks like and where Australia sits on the global stage.
M&A deal volumes are down, but industry deal composition suggests Australia’s M&A landscape has largely stabilised. IMs led the charge by deploying long-held capital, while IPOs are subdued – likely into the future. Industrials continues to be the sector driving activity, and SMEs again remain some of the most sought-after targets for acquisition.
The valuation of unlisted investments continues to garner significant attention in the media and by regulators given the high level of judgement involved and the often-perceived lack of transparency around the valuation process.