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Djerriwarrh predicts rise in IPOs, M&A

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Djerriwarrh Investments expects ­public floats, mergers and acquisitions to heat up among Australian companies this new year as management scours for growth avenues amid a low interest rate environment.

“If the market stays buoyant, then more IPOs [initial public offerings] are likely," Djerriwarrh managing director Ross Barker said. “Top-line revenue is getting harder to achieve other than cutting costs, so the other option is for mergers and acquisitions, particularly with falling interest rates."

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Ruth Liew writes on business specialising in Insurance, wealth management and financial services. Ruth is based in our Sydney newsroom. Connect with Ruth on Twitter.

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