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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

Introduction

A league table is a ranking system that can be used to compare the performance of different entities (markets, advisors, companies...). 

A selection of our databases allows to group up a list of deals based on our desired ranking: for example, it will allow us to see which firms, regions or sectors are the most active in M&A transactions.

At the bottom of each tab, you will find instructions on how to access that specific database.

Get league tables of deals

With Bloomberg you can group your results and create league tables based on the criteria you set up through the MA function

Open the MA function by looking for it in the command line and select ‘Advanced Search’.  

After setting up all your filters, you can choose to visualize a League Table in the Search Results View scroll-down menu. To open it, click on ‘Results’.

Now you can view the League Table of your results. You can order the deals by clicking on the column headers. 

How to access Bloomberg: check our LibGuide.

In LSEG Workspace you can group your results and create league tables based on the criteria you set up through the Screener app. 

You can choose the Output of your list of deals from the scroll-down menu: here you can visualize them as League Tables

You can also edit your ranking options by clicking on the ‘Edit’ icon on the top of the League Table and choose for example your Rank Basis and other parameters. 

How to access LSEG Workspace: check our Libguide.

In LSEG Workspace you can group your results and create league tables based on the criteria you set up through the SDC Platinum app. 

After building up your list of deals, you can choose the Output from the scroll-down menu: here you can create a new custom League Table

Here you can set up your League Table: insert the needed criteria and click ‘Next’ and then ‘Execute’. 

Now you have your League Table! Here you can edit the output and export your data. 

How to access LSEG Workspace: check our Libguide.

 

In Zephyr you can group your results and create league tables based on your previously set-up criteria. 

To do so, after finding your list of deals, click on the ‘Launch wizard’ option at the top of the results screen. 

You will be asked to select which league table to generate. Click ‘Create company league tables’ and then ‘Next’. 

At this stage, you can choose what to visualize in your league table and how to group your deals. For example, click ‘Top Ten Acquirors’ and then ‘Finish’.

Now you have tables and charts related to all the deals found through the parameters you selected, which can be seen in the above section of your screen, grouped by the criterium of the wizard you launched. 

How to access Zephyr: look for the database in the A-Z Databases List and click on the database name.

In Mergermarket you can group deals and create league tables based on the desired parameters. 

After opening the Classic Deals section on the left side of your screen, you need to open the tab ‘League Tables’: here you can set up your parameters. 

After setting up your search criteria, you can save your search or directly click ‘Search’ to see your results. 

You can sort and download the table from the menu on the top right corner of your screen.

How to access Mergermarket: find it in the Databases A-Z List and click on the database name.