Real deals, real insights
The Observatory connects academic research with the people who do the deals. We study what drives value in mergers, acquisitions and carve-outs, and bring the findings to practitioners across Europe.
Next event: 19 November 2026 Learn moreAbout
Many M&A decisions still rest on rules of thumb. The Observatory works with corporates, private equity investors and advisers to turn transaction experience into research, and research into practical guidance.
Long-term studies on how transactions create or destroy value, built on data and the experience of participating companies.
Small, focused conferences and workshops where academics and practitioners work through one topic in depth.
An open network of M&A professionals, researchers and students who share findings, cases and questions.
Upcoming event
Where carve-outs lose value, and how to prevent it. A half-day conference for corporate and private equity practitioners, held in German.
Hosted by Grant Thornton in Stuttgart. Limited to 30-40 participants.
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Each format is developed with the partner best suited to the topic.
Questions about our events, our research or a possible partnership? We look forward to hearing from you.