Forms and methods of financing transactions in the Russian mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market in 2022-2024

in the context of globalization and increasing competition, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions are a key tool for restructuring and increasing the value of companies. However, their successful implementation directly depends on the choice of the optimal financing scheme, which determines the relevance of this study. The article discusses the current forms and methods of financing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, which are a critical element for the successful implementation of corporate strategies in the context of global economic instability. The modern tools for financing M&A transactions are systematized and comprehensively analyzed, and the key trends and factors influencing its choice are identified. The key aspects of the relevance of each of the financing methods in the context of the Russian M&A market in 2022-2024 are studied in detail and disclosed. As a result of the study, the advantages, disadvantages and areas of application of each of the instruments are determined, and a stable trend towards more complex financial models and diversification of capital sources is revealed. The features of such mechanisms as financing through the issue of equity, as well as transactions using borrowed funds are considered in detail. It is disclosed that the choice of a specific financing scheme is situational in nature and should take into account the industry specifics, the size of the transaction, the creditworthiness of the target company and the risk appetite. Methods: the methods used in the presented study are statistical methods of market analysis, grouping, detailing, generalization, literature analysis, economic analysis.

Russian mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market, forms and methods of M&A financing, leveraged buyout (LBO), bond issue, share issue, corporate finance