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Global upstream M&A: 5 things to look for in 2018
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Report summary
There were some big stories in upstream M&A in 2017. Permania finally came to an end after one final quarter of unparalleled activity. Canada saw a massive reorganisation in the oil sands. A surge in European deal activity transformed the corporate landscape. What can we expect in 2018? We analyse 5 things to look for in upstream M&A in 2018: 1. Majors will continue to bolster long-term growth 2. NOCs to increase activity levels 3. Private equity still hunting in North America and Europe 4. US unconventionals – "cash flow versus growth" dictates pace of market 5. Valuations to hold To provide context for our outlook, we have included a short summary of upstream M&A trends through 2017. Lookout for our full review of 2017 later this month.
Table of contents
- 1) Majors will continue to bolster long-term growth
- 2) NOCs to increase activity levels
- 3) US unconventionals – "cash flow versus growth" dictates pace of market
- 4) Private equity still hunting in North America and Europe
- 5) Valuations to hold; more complexity in US deal structures
- Upstream M&A in 2017 – a short summary
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- North American deal activity adj.*
- RoW deal activity adj.*
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