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Large transactions set the tone for acquisitions in 2025
(Valor Econômico) According to banking executives, the trend is for the infrastructure sector, including energy, to remain heated for transactions Large-scale transactions sustained the volumes of Brazil’s mergers and acquisitions industry in 2025, a year in which high interest rates made the financing of such deals more expensive. Data from consultancy Dealogic show that the announced volume throughout the year, considering figures through mid-December, totaled R$234 billio
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Energy Leads M&A Activity in 2025, with Interest Rates Set to Shape Deals in 2026
(InfoMoney) Between January and November 2025, the total value of mergers and acquisitions transactions in Brazil increased by 18% compared to the same period of the previous year — that is, the aggregate deal value. The number of transactions, however, fell by 25%. The data were compiled by M&A boutique Seneca Evercore at the request of InfoMoney. “The increase in total deal value is due to a small number of large-scale transactions, concentrated mainly in the energy and nat
Dec 17, 2025


Foreign investment in Brazil rises again, but should only translate into M&A activity in 2026
( Valor Econômico ) Among the ten largest M&A transactions in 2025, foreign buyers were involved in only two, a share far below that of 2023, when they accounted for half of the top deals. After consecutive declines since February, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into Brazil rose again in September, according to Central Bank data compiled by Seneca Evercore and obtained exclusively by Valor . Net inflows totaled US$10.7 billion for the month — the highest volume for t
Nov 25, 2025


Swap Funds: The Alternative for Developers to IPOs
(VEJA) Model eliminates the high costs of a stock exchange listing
Oct 4, 2025


Technology M&As Move R$ 16.7 Billion Through July
(Valor Econômico) Major deals, especially in the software sector, have reignited activity after a long off-season and discounted assets
Sep 30, 2025


Mid- and high-end developers trade at a discount on the stock market
(Valor Econômico) Alternatives to raise capital could replace IPOs, according to Seneca; analysts disagree and point to governance benefits
Sep 23, 2025


Expert Comments on the Outlook for the Economy and M&A Market | VEJA Mercado
Even in the face of high interest rates, persistent inflation, and fiscal pressure, some sectors of the Brazilian economy continue to expand. Areas such as financial services, technology, fintechs, and energy have shown resilience, attracting investments and driving transactions.
Aug 22, 2025


More Competitive Delivery Market Leads iFood to Boost Investment in Brazil to R$17 Billion
(ESTADÃO) The capital will be used for promotions, technology, and restaurant credit; despite growing competition, the company says it won’t burn cash to stop rivals
Aug 5, 2025


Trump’s Tariff Hike Already Halting Mergers and Acquisitions in Brazil
(ESTADÃO) Deals aimed at making Brazil an export hub or that rely on imported inputs are among the hardest hit
Aug 4, 2025


Expert comments on the M&A landscape in Brazil | Mercado Aberto
(Mercado Aberto, UOL) The M&A market in Brazil has been showing a new dynamic in 2025. A study conducted by Seneca Evercore indicates that the total deal volume rose by 40%, despite the number of transactions dropping by 25% in the first half of the year. Isaias Sznifer, our founding partner, explains this trend on the Mercado Aberto program by UOL.
Jul 4, 2025


M&A Volume in Brazil Rises 40% in the First Half of the Year
(Valor Econômico) Increase in deal value driven by higher share of large-scale transactions, mainly in the energy and natural resources...
Jul 3, 2025


Energy Drives 60% of Mergers and Acquisitions in Brazil
Survey by Seneca Evercore shows that energy and natural resources companies have fueled deals By Stéfanie Rigamonti By Stéfanie Rigamonti...
Jul 2, 2025
Uncertainties Lead Companies to Prioritize Cash Reserves
With high interest rates and economic and geopolitical instability, companies aim to boost liquidity The expectation of prolonged high...
Jun 30, 2025


Foreign Investors Take the Lead in Mergers & Acquisitions in 2025
(Valor Econômico) International names are involved in 13 of the 20 largest transactions announced this year, accounting for 85% of the total
Mar 24, 2025


Improvement in companies' situation depends on lower interest rates, say experts
(ESTADÃO) Despite progress, such as the increased sophistication of the economy and legal improvements, companies still face difficulties...
Mar 10, 2025


Expert Comments on M&A Market Trends in Brazil | Jornal Times Brasil
The nature of mergers and acquisitions transactions has been shifting, with a growing emphasis on deals aimed at addressing the...
Feb 25, 2025


Brazil Is Not the Hot Spot, and New Foreign Money Is Scarce, Says M&A Expert
(Folha de S. Paulo) Daniel Wainstein, from Seneca Evercore, says the country struggles to attract foreign investment and warns about the hig
Feb 4, 2025


With Dollar, Interest Rates, and Trump, a Perfect Storm Leads Companies to Delay Projects
(O Globo) Rising Costs of Imported Inputs and an Uncertain Environment Push Companies to Reduce or Postpone Investments
Jan 29, 2025


Expert talks about IPO scenario in Brazil | Money News
Of the 84 companies that have debuted on the B3 since 2014, only 12 of them have achieved positive performance in relation to their IPO...
Jan 20, 2025


‘Lula Portfolio’ of Stock Market Shares Rises 13% Over Two Years Despite Sharp Drop in 2024"
(Folha de S. Paulo) Stocks of Companies Typically Favored by PT Governments Struggle Amid New Interest Rate Hikes When President Luiz...
Dec 23, 2024

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