Although the plastic materials and processing markets face newfound pressure, mergers and acquisitions within the sector are believed to be on the rebound, nonetheless. In a recent article by Plastics News, A&M Energy experts Vikram Gore and Ashish Chitalia discuss these effects on the M&A industry. Chitalia stated, "There's pricing pressure on the entire value chain," and he highlighted the correlation to slowing GDP growth across high resin demand regions, "There's global overcapacity in resin and a lot of competition in finished goods."
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Bridging the Gap: Clear Investment Conditions Crucial to Powering Australia’s Energy Transition
October 15, 2025
SYDNEY, 15 October 2025 - Global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) today released new insights warning that Australia’s $120+[1] billion clean energy transition risks stalling unless urgent action is taken to improve investment conditions and de-risk the market for private capital.
Australia’s $120B+ Clean Energy Transition at Risk
October 15, 2025
New A&M insights warn that Australia’s $120+ billion clean energy transition could stall without urgent policy reform to boost investor confidence and reduce market risk.
Annie Peabody and Ron Orsini Featured in NACD Online
October 8, 2025
Managing Directors Annie Peabody and Ron Orsini recently featured in NACD’s article, “What Is a Total Equity Story, and Why Does It Matter?”
REDEFINING LEADERSHIP: THE EVOLVING RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIRECTORS
October 6, 2025
More than half of Australia’s directors are feeling uncertain about the economy (Source: AICD). And let’s be honest—who can blame them? We’re in the middle of a perfect storm. Inflation, though stabilising, hasn’t given us a break; interest rates are twitchy, and consumer spending—well, what spending?
