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capital investissement
30/03/2026

Private Equity: Strong Rebound in Private Debt Fundraising in 2025

After two years of slowdown, the private debt market in France is experiencing a significant rebound in 2025. Over the course of a year, capital raised by private debt funds (corporate and infrastructure) has increased by 74%. This momentum is confirmed by the ninth edition of the annual study on private debt fund activity, jointly […]

intelligence artificielle
27/03/2026

Artificial Intelligence in Service of M&A Transactions

Artificial intelligence is profoundly transforming professional practices, and the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sector is no exception. Once the preserve of the largest players, access to strategic information and deal sourcing is now becoming increasingly democratised thanks to AI. These tools are particularly valuable for SMEs. Analysis and insight from the experts at AURIS Finance, […]

Illustration représentant les règlementations dans le secteur M&A pour préserver la concurrence.
16/03/2026

M&A: decline in the number of deals blocked by competition authorities

In 2025, at the global level, M&A blocked by competition authorities declined significantly. Analysis and insights from the experts at AURIS Finance, a financial advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions. Sixteen. That is the number of mega-deals blocked by competition authorities worldwide in 2025. A figure to be compared with the 37 M&A transactions […]

Illustration showing the French “apport-cession” scheme, enabling capital gains tax deferral and reinvestment in the economy, with strategic advisory by AURIS Finance.
03/03/2026

Toward a Tightening of the Contribution-Transfer Regime?

It is a well-known mechanism among business leaders. The contribution-transfer (apport-cession) regime allows entrepreneurs to defer capital gains tax (tax deferral), provided that 70% of the proceeds from the sale are reinvested into the economy. However, this mechanism is costly in light of the current state of public finances and could be called into question. […]

Illustration showing mergers and acquisitions involving Swiss SMEs in 2025, highlighting Switzerland’s attractiveness to foreign investors and the strong momentum of private equity activity.
02/03/2026

Focus on These Swiss SMEs Attracting Investors

In the mergers and acquisitions landscape, Switzerland stands out: Swiss SMEs are attracting foreign investors. In a highly uncertain environment, these local companies are increasingly seen as safe havens. Insights from the experts at AURIS Finance, an M&A advisory firm. After two years of decline, mergers and acquisitions involving Swiss SMEs are rising again. According […]

Illustration du Ministère des Finances à Bercy, Paris, représentant les modifications au Dutreil Pact (Pacte Dutreil)
25/02/2026

Focus on the Evolution of the Dutreil Pact

A cornerstone of business succession in France, the Dutreil Pact has, over the years, established itself as one of the most powerful tax tools available to business leaders and family shareholders.However, in a context of budgetary pressure and scrutiny of tax loopholes, the mechanism is now under the authorities’ watchful eye. The 2026 Finance Act […]

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