Welcome to the inaugural issue of the Ankura Joint Venture Index (AJVI) - a comprehensive look at the state of joint ventures and partnerships, and how they are implemented globally and over time.

The AJVI, thus, reflects a state of the union of sorts, a snapshot of what is happening in this critical transaction class. To create the Index, we’ve tapped into our extensive experience serving clients around the world and proprietary data on joint ventures and partnerships to develop a fact-based lens to understand and explain what’s actually going on. The AJVI also provides a unique window into broader economic, political, and societal forces reshaping the world, as partnership trends provide insights into international trade flows and broadening ESG scrutiny. It will be updated quarterly and serve as an important economic indicator.