What we do
Chain Bridge Research is a leading provider of independent research and analysis on global M&A activity. We deliver timely, actionable insights to help institutional investors make informed decisions in the merger arbitrage space.
Initiation Reports
Full-length research reports with a complete view of the confirmed transaction including the strategic rationale, timetables, anti-trust and regulatory issues, potential counterbids, shareholder approvals and a summary of the merger agreement.
Updates
Timely analysis on recent developments that may have changed or confirmed our trading recommendation. This may include news flow, regulatory challenges or recent conversations with competitors, suppliers and industry experts.
Best Ideas
Published by region (Americas, Europe, APAC) on the 15th of each month, these reports consist of one-page summaries on our highest conviction ideas including regulatory risk, timing, downside estimates and our recommended trading strategy.
Daily Note
A comprehensive morning note for each region, alerting clients to important events scheduled for the day, deals announced within the last 24 hours, news flow on previously announced deals and updates on potential acquisition targets.
Deal Digest
A concise look at our top ideas globally, published every Friday, including analyst commentary on the week's news flow. Clients without global coverage are provided with a glimpse of our top ideas across all three regions.
Potential Deal
Focused on potential acquisition targets where the strategic rational has been identified with a non-binding offer or media report. This includes company fundamentals, deal rationale, valuation analysis and a recommended trading strategy when appropriate.
Deal Base
Filter and download reliable M&A data, including industry-specific takeout multiples, directly from our client portal. This dataset is updated twice a month and includes over two thousand transactions in North America and Europe.
