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Automotive

Recovering demand is crucial to the sustainability of restarted production at Volkswagen

Following the news that the production of vehicles at Volkswagen’s (VW) main Wolfsburg plant in Germany has restarted after a period of shutdown due to the impact of the COVID-19 crisis; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his views: “The news from Volkswagen is a welcome sign of […]

Power

Solar PV could cater to Sub-Saharan Africa’s power troubles amid COVID-19 pandemic

The lockdowns imposed across Africa as a measure to slow down the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic could play as an opportunity to fast-track the adoption of solar power in the continent, as major nations in the region are announcing plans to turn to solar photovoltaics (PV) to deal with the energy crisis aroused by the […]

Insurance

Danish insurers to see increased claims but public healthcare and government schemes offer support

Danish casualty and life and property insurers are set to see a large spike in claims as the death rate rises and construction stops, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The company has revised down its total market GWP forecasts post-COVID-19 down to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.6% between 2019 […]

Automotive

Sentiments crash for several global automakers

The COVID-19 outbreak has rendered automakers helpless with large-scale supply chain disruptions and retail outlet shutdowns. The troubles are mounting due to supply chain volatility spreading as fast as the virus, which also reflects the in decline in sentiments for several global automakers, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Several automakers, including BMW, […]

Business Fundamentals

Global M&A activity started plummeting as Q1 2020 approached the end

The global mergers and acquisition (M&A) deal volume and value started declining with the first quarter (Q1) of 2020 approaching the end, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The number of announced M&A deals decreased from 2,349 in February 2020 to 1,984 in March 2020, whereas the corresponding deal value also decreased […]

Power

Spanish wind turbine manufacturers get back to business amid a relaxation of COVID-19 lockdown norms

Vestas Wind Systems, LM Wind Power, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, and Nordex have reopened factories in Spain after the government relaxed lockdown measures.It was previously predicted that the COVID-19 pandemic would have negative effects on wind supply chains, with developers expected to undergo delays due to lockdown-related restrictions. Thus, these major companies getting back to […]

Automotive

Financial pressures in automotive will boost M&A activity, says GlobalData

There has been an increase in the number of deals in the automotive sector reported since the COVID-19 crisis hit the global auto industry in March, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. David Leggett, Automotive Editor at GlobalData, comments: “As the auto industry emerges from this unprecedented crisis, many suppliers will be financially […]

Business Fundamentals

Goldman Sachs is top financial adviser in consumer sector for coronavirus-hit Q1 2020

In Q1 2020, the consumer sector witnessed a decline of 26.96% in deal value from US$55.9bn in Q1 2019 to US$40.9bn in Q1 2020. Deal volume also decreased by 15.67% from 1,257 to 1,060, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Goldman Sachs leads by value Goldman Sachs has dominated the latest mergers and […]

Consumer

Heineken’s loss reflects 5% decline in beer and cider industry over 2020

With the majority of bars and pubs worldwide still closed to consumers, beer manufactures have struggled to shift their sales back into retail to offset their losses and even big brands such as Heineken are no exception – having reported a 14% decline in beer sales in March. The lockdown is a difficult landscape for […]

Medical Devices

AMC Health announces new telehealth IVR solutions for COVID-19 patients amid growing demand for virtual healthcare

Following the announcement that AMC Health is launching new telehealth interactive voice response (IVR) monitoring solutions with eviCore healthcare for COVID-19 patients; Azadeh Laffafian, Medical Device Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “The demand for telehealth has increased rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic as hospitals and clinics attempt to […]

Automotive

COVID-19 puts brakes on driverless cars, says GlobalData

In recent years, the automotive industry has been addressing the megatrends set to transform long-term urban mobility and the industry, but the current crisis is now re-setting priorities, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Calum MacRae, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Connected, autonomous, shared and electric (CASE) […]

Travel & Tourism

Travel agents that maintain an emotional connection with consumers through the pandemic will emerge stronger post COVID-19, says GlobalData

Travel brands hold an emotional attachment with their consumers but those that can introduce simple initiatives to maintain a connection with their customers throughout this global pandemic have a higher chance in retaining customer loyalty, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Johanna Bonhill-Smith, Travel & Tourism analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Post COVID-19, the […]

Consumer

Shortages of CO2 due to COVID-19 to restrict beer production

Ethanol producers capture CO2 as a by-product and sell it on to beer and fizzy drinks manufacturers, who then use it for carbonation in drinks. However, the production of Ethanol – a key aspect of petrol production – has fallen sharply due to the ongoing lockdown and subsequent lack of demand for fuel. As a […]

Banking

Profitability of UK banks to suffer but retail deposits will rise post-COVID-19

Banks’ profitability is set to be hit as fee income will fall because of decreased consumer spending, net interest margins will remain low, short-term costs will rise and delinquency rates will rise, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. However, retail banks are likely to see immediate, and then more long term, increases in retail […]

Business Fundamentals

Kirkland & Ellis leads top global M&A legal advisers in oil and gas sector in Q1 2020

Kirkland & Ellis was the leading M&A legal adviser based on deal value in Q1 2020, having advised on four deals worth US$4.9bn, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData, which tracks all M&A, private equity/venture capital and asset transaction activity around the world confirmed that Allen & Overy finished at second […]

Medical Devices

Medtronic’s minimally invasive business to exhibit slow growth despite high demand for ventilators

Following Medtronic’s announcement on the impact of COVID-19 on its business; Aliyah Farouk, Medical Device Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “GlobalData expects Medtronic’s minimally invasive business to exhibit slow growth despite the high demand for certain product lines such as ventilators. Medtronic has increased its production for these […]

Aerospace, Defense & Security

COVID-19 troubles are only beginning for Boeing and Airbus following ICAO forecast

Following yesterday’s release of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) air travel forecast projecting a 1.2 billion travelers drop and US$160bn to US$253bn in revenue losses for the air travel industry in 2020; Nicolas Jouan, Aerospace and Defense Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the future of the […]

Travel & Tourism

Air France advocates for loosening of EU passenger rights, says GlobalData

Following the meeting yesterday between Air France representatives and the French Commission for Sustainable Development and Spatial Planning to discuss a revision of the EU flight compensation regulation 261/2004 amidst the COVID-19 situation; John Vandesquille, Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “With IATA estimating that the COVID-19 […]

Retail

Fashion failures have more chance of revival without store portfolio

Investment firm Gordon Brothers has acquired the rights to the Laura Ashley brands but its 147 stores are not included in the deal. Sofie Willmott, Lead Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on this news; “Laura Ashley’s sale agreement with its stores excluded, brings more bad news for retail […]

Automotive

Car companies have to drop financial forecasts as crisis bites

As car companies report first quarter financial results, many are making it clear that they cannot issue their usual guidance on the full-year outlook because of the uncertainties generated by the COVID-19 crisis; David Leggett, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his views: “We are in unprecedented times in the […]

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Recovering demand is crucial to the sustainability of restarted production at Volkswagen

Solar PV could cater to Sub-Saharan Africa’s power troubles amid COVID-19 pandemic

Danish insurers to see increased claims but public healthcare and government schemes offer support

Sentiments crash for several global automakers

Global M&A activity started plummeting as Q1 2020 approached the end

Spanish wind turbine manufacturers get back to business amid a relaxation of COVID-19 lockdown norms

Financial pressures in automotive will boost M&A activity, says GlobalData

Goldman Sachs is top financial adviser in consumer sector for coronavirus-hit Q1 2020

Heineken’s loss reflects 5% decline in beer and cider industry over 2020

AMC Health announces new telehealth IVR solutions for COVID-19 patients amid growing demand for virtual healthcare

COVID-19 puts brakes on driverless cars, says GlobalData

Travel agents that maintain an emotional connection with consumers through the pandemic will emerge stronger post COVID-19, says GlobalData

Shortages of CO2 due to COVID-19 to restrict beer production

Profitability of UK banks to suffer but retail deposits will rise post-COVID-19

Kirkland & Ellis leads top global M&A legal advisers in oil and gas sector in Q1 2020

Medtronic’s minimally invasive business to exhibit slow growth despite high demand for ventilators

COVID-19 troubles are only beginning for Boeing and Airbus following ICAO forecast

Air France advocates for loosening of EU passenger rights, says GlobalData

Fashion failures have more chance of revival without store portfolio

Car companies have to drop financial forecasts as crisis bites

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