Global tech M&A remained resilient in H1 despite macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds. A total of 3,369 announced deals valued at US$581.2 billion meant that tech was the most active sector in terms of both value and...more
Intense competition to deliver on-demand content accelerates dealmaking in the sector -
The entrance of tech-first players, such as Netflix and Amazon, into the global media industry has pushed the industry to react—and...more
Global dealmaking slowed dramatically in 2020, as the world grappled with the health, economic and political consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns hobbled economies across the globe, driving deal value and volume...more
Deal activity fell dramatically in 2020, but Q3 shows signs of recovery -
Global dealmaking slowed dramatically in 2020, as the world grappled with the health, economic and political consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic....more
While not unscathed by the ongoing pandemic, software deals are proving to be resilient to the effects of lockdown...
The performance of software M&A in 2020 is indicative of a sector insulated from the worst effects of a...more
Our research suggests that M&A activity involving Israeli companies is set to remain strong during 2019 and beyond, despite potential challenges from slower global growth and both regional and international political...more
Last year's cross-border inbound and outbound deal value total of US$20.4 billion was more than three times the domestic-only figure of US$8.1 billion. However, many expect a reversal in 2019....more
Many survey respondents are so confident about the prospects for M&A activity in the next 12 months that they do not view a possible global economic slowdown as an obstacle. More than three-quarters of respondents (76...more
Deals targeting Israeli companies hit an all-time high of US$26.5 billion in 2018, from 103 deals—an increase of 4.5 percent in terms of value compared to 2017. Much of this increase was due to a jump in domestic dealmaking,...more
Our third annual survey finds that a bullish outlook and the ascendance of domestic and Asian buyers could make 2019 a standout year....
...Selected charts provide an overview of 2018 performance, including M&A value and...more