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China Wins the M&A Cup - Global soccer acquisitions

We investigated 201 soccer investments between 2014-2016 from and to all countries of the world. With total disclosed value of €4.1 billion, acquirers from 41 countries, investing in 35 countries, this is the first comprehensive review of soccer M&A. The report shows the transactions, structures and motives for each investor and the trends behind the investments.
Executive Summary of 'China Wins the M&A Cup' report:
Alchemists Go Shopping - Cosmetic ingredients M&A

We investigated 50 transactions worth over €2 billion made by 45 buyers from 16 countries in the cosmetic ingredients industry. The research shows this sector is ripe for emerging market buyers and sellers.
The 'Alchemists go shopping' report:
Press coverage of the report
7 April 2017 BeautyMatter
http://beautymatter.com/2017/04/part-2-cosmetic-ingredient-market-consolidation-thinking-behind-the-linking/
6 April 2017 MarketWatch
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-indie-makeup-brands-have-become-the-hottest-acquisition-targets-for-cosmetics-giants-2017-04-06
6 April 2017 Morningstar
http://news.morningstar.com/all/market-watch/TDJNMW20170406607/update-how-small-cosmetics-companies-are-changing-the-face-of-beauty.aspx
5 April 2017 BeautyMatter
http://beautymatter.com/2017/04/part-1-cosmetic-ingredient-market-consolidation-the-changing-map-and-menu/
4 April 2017 Premium Beauty News -- English
http://www.premiumbeautynews.com/en/consolidation-among-cosmetic,11295
4 April 2017 Premium Beauty News -- French
http://www.premiumbeautynews.com/fr/la-concentration-du-secteur-des,11296
Pharma Hunters - Chinese Life Sciences acquirers

We investigated 308 Chinese outbound Life Sciences transactions with a total value of $20 billion.
Executive Summary of the Pharma Hunters report:
Vineyard Investment Portfolio - active Chinese investors

We investigated 75 acquisitions of 105 vineyard properties in France by Chinese investors, and have identified 626 available properties.
Preview of the Vineyard Investment Portfolio (VIP):