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Deal Sourcing & Origination

Securing the best deals means staying ahead of the market. With early trend indicators, industry benchmarks and growth forecasts, you can surface high-potential industries and build a stronger pipeline—faster.

  • Analyze industry forecasts to uncover emerging industries early
  • Build a high-quality pipeline faster by surfacing the most promising opportunities
  • Evaluate financial health and market position to confidently prioritize deals

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Know When to Grow and When to Go: Using Industry Intelligence to Act at the Right Time

Know When to Grow and When to Go: Using Industry Intelligence to Act at the Right Time

Make smarter market moves. Learn how IBISWorld helps leaders expand, invest, or exit with confidence—backed by benchmarks, forecasts, and actionable industry insights.

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From Local to Global: Using Research to Identify High-Growth Regions

From Local to Global: Using Research to Identify High-Growth Regions

Dig into how industry research uncovers high-growth regions, reveals market potential, and drives smarter expansion strategies.

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The Science of Seeing Ahead: How Industry Research Helps Identify Growth Markets

The Science of Seeing Ahead: How Industry Research Helps Identify Growth Markets

With Janine O’Melia, IBISWorld’s VP of Industry, learn how industry research can help you identify lucrative growth markets, outpace competitors, and drive long-term success.

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Transaction Advisory

Well-supported assumptions can make or break a pitch. Use credible industry data, performance benchmarks and market trends to validate your deal rationale and build trust with stakeholders across the table.

  • Validate your assumptions with forward-looking data, industry risk ratings and cost benchmarks
  • Strengthen pitch materials using detailed performance metrics, market trends and supply chain context
  • Build credibility with stakeholders by grounding your analysis in independent, industry-aligned insights

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Clevere M&A-Strategien: Mit Branchenwissen die richtigen Übernahmeziele finden

Clevere M&A-Strategien: Mit Branchenwissen die richtigen Übernahmeziele finden

Branchenanalysen sind der Schlüssel für erfolgreiche Fusionen und Übernahmen. Sie helfen, Synergiepotenziale zu erkennen und das passende Übernahmeziel zu finden.

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Smarter M&A: How Industry Research Helps Executives Identify Profitable Acquisition Targets

Smarter M&A: How Industry Research Helps Executives Identify Profitable Acquisition Targets

Gain insight into how industry research supports smarter M&A strategies, reduces uncertainty, and drives business expansion in 2025.

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Mergers & Acquisitions in 2023: A Global Recap

Mergers & Acquisitions in 2023: A Global Recap

Explore the global M&A landscape in 2023 and catch up on three of the largest deals in tech, biopharma and grocery retail.

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Due Diligence & Deal Execution

Time is limited and the stakes are high during due diligence. With independent benchmarks and industry performance data, you can assess assumptions fast, spot red flags early and move forward with confidence.

  • Assess target assumptions quickly with third-party benchmarks and reliable industry data
  • Identify potential red flags using objective performance metrics and risk indicators
  • Move forward with confidence by validating claims against industry-aligned standards

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Industry Research Reports

Spot opportunities across industries before competitors.

  • Target industries with favorable market conditions
  • Cut research and deal prep time in half
  • Enter niche and emerging industries with confidence
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Risk Ratings Reports

Be proactive. Know the risks before jumping in.

  • Uncover hidden risks before committing your resources
  • Prioritize high-potential deals based on risk
  • Strengthen your pitches with forward-looking risk insights
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Risk Ratings Reports

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Benchmark your clients against similar-sized businesses for a clearer understanding of their performance.

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ESG Risk Assessments

Get a clear picture of the ESG risk environment for industries across Europe and Australia to meet mandatory reporting standards and evaluate your clients’ exposure to ESG risks.

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Industry Wizard

Craft custom industry lists based on your criteria to identify high-potential markets and support smarter deal targeting.

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