Tag: M&A
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How Megadeals Are Fueling a Hot M&A Market
Categories: Tech CompaniesMergers and acquisitions How Megadeals Are Fueling a Hot M&A Market A PwC report points to fewer M&A deals in the second quarter than in the first, but the combined valuation of those deals was higher in the latest quarter. Increasing Value There were 64 tech industry M&A deals in the second quarter, with a… Read more
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Tech Companies’ Appetite for Acquisition Increases
Categories: News and TrendsTech acquisitions Busy Tech Buyers 75% of tech companies completed at least one M&A deal in 2014, and 81% are expected to initiate at least one M&A in 2015 while 11% anticipate pursuing 11 or more. Big Money One-half of survey respondents say the average enterprise value per acquisition will be $250 million or less,… Read more
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Cloud, Mobility Fuel Surge in Tech M&A Activity
Categories: News and TrendsMergers and acquisitions Industry Overview In the tech industry, there were 277 M&A deals in 2014 worth a total of nearly $161.4 billion, up from 204 deals worth just under $100 billion in 2013. Industry Sectors: Internet There were 76 deals worth just over $49.7 billion in 2014 in the Internet sector, up from 30… Read more
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CFOs Anticipate Robust Revenues for 2015
Categories: CareersCFOs Anticipate Robust Revenues for 2015 Exceptional Earnings Overall, tech company CFOs project revenue increases of more than 12%, compared to an 8.7% increase in 2013. Funding Request 38% of surveyed CFOs said they plan to seek additional capital this year, up from 34% in 2014. Rewarding Relationship Among CFOs who plan to access more… Read more
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Disruptive Power of Tech Spawns Buyouts, Spin-Offs
Categories: Tech CompaniesDisruptive Power of Tech Spawns Buyouts, Spin-Offs Big Money There were 64 IT industry deals worth more than $30 billion, combined, in the third quarter, compared with 70 deals worth $27.7 billion in the prior quarter. Sector Breakdown: IT Services The IT services sector saw nine deals worth $8 billion, combined, in the latest quarter,… Read more
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HP Plan to Split Company Creates Channel Uncertainty
Categories: Tech CompaniesWith the planned division of Hewlett-Packard into two separate companies, there is now more uncertainty in the HP channel than ever. While it will probably be business as usual for at least the next year or more in terms of individual customer transactions, the fact that the HP PC and printer group and the enterprise… Read more