Orbis M&A

Orbis M&A has information on rumors as well as announced, withdrawn, and completed deals. You can track rumors and be alerted as more information becomes apparent or the deal status changes.

We have deep expertise in identifying and researching deals in countries where data is more difficult to source. Our language skills and local knowledge mean we can identify deals that aren’t covered by other databases.

Our team of research analysts produce periodic reports focusing on specific jurisdictions/ industry sectors.

Our extensive and powerful alerts keep you up to date as deals progress. You can execute complex search strategies, and watch specific deals or companies for news and updates.

The deal reports on Orbis M&A include financial summaries, and link to more detailed financial information. You can also view extensive corporate structures and stock data for listed companies.

Orbis M&A software was designed to be intuitive for users of other Bureau van Dijk solutions, and provide an excellent user experience. Its single-entry point, and streamlined and default options for quick search alongside all functionalities, make it easy and efficient to learn and use.

Headline, type, status, value and details of the target, acquiror, and vendor including country and activities plus regulatory bodies.

Deal type and sub type, financing and method of payment, deal status with dates for the rumor, announcement and completion.

Includes actual value, if disclosed, plus the equity value, enterprise value, a modelled enterprise value based on the company’s financials, total target value plus the native deal currency.

When possible, we show data from the closest financial year end before the deal, plus post-deal financials. We show interim data for many listed companies. The financials include: consolidated and unconsolidated statements, when appropriate, target operating revenue, EBITDA, EBIT, profit before tax, profit after tax, total assets, shareholders’ funds, market capitalization and multiples for deal value, equity value, enterprise value, modelled enterprise value and total target value. For all multiples we provide the definition and explain our calculations.

In deals where listed companies are the target, Orbis M&A shows future deal multiples based on financial forecasts and earnings estimates provided by FactSet.

Deal-level stock data coverage includes the deal-level offer price, bid premium (at rumor date), and bid premium (at announced date). Furthermore, for all deals involving at least one listed entity as vendor, acquiror or target, Orbis M&A provides stock price information including the stock price three months prior to rumor, three months prior to announcement, one day prior to rumor and announcement, after completion, one week after completion, and one month after completion.

Our researchers consolidate information into one comprehensive deal commentary, presented chronologically. Additional information includes the structure, finance, and deal payment method plus references to regulatory or shareholder issues. The commentary is updated as the deal progresses. The strategic rationale behind the deal is highlighted via a quote when available.

When available for each counterparty, we provide advisor name, role, and location. If submitted, we also provide the first five professionals involved in the deal.

When available we show investment type, investor name, location, and professionals.

We’re the chosen data partner of the European Business Angel Network (EBAN). EBAN supplies Orbis M&A with information on business angel and early-stage funding deals involving its members.