Balancing Opportunity and Risk in Australian M&A

Connected Perspectives
Connected Perspectives
November 4, 2025

Australia continues to stand out as an attractive destination for foreign investment, driven by its low sovereign risk, stable regulatory environment and currently favorable exchange rate. On average, approximately A$60 billion in transactions are completed each year, supported by a robust private treaty mergers & acquisitions market of similar scale.

Richard Phillips, Chairman of Greenhill Australia, explores how despite this national strength, transaction completion risk remains a key consideration. Most transactions are all-cash or cash-equivalent offers, and premiums have risen sharply.

With its stable economy, low sovereign risk and growing cross-border participation, Australia remains a destination for capital investment and companies looking to diversify portfolios amid global uncertainty.

Discover expert insights and global perspectives from Mizuho | Greenhill, your bank for M&A.

 

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