Tech M&A value increased 89 percent to US$217.2 billion in 2018, year-on-year. This was a result of an increase in large deals, as volume increased only 2 percent to 1,068 deals during the same period. There have been a...more
And when buyers feel unable to conduct enough due diligence, our survey finds that many (44 percent) buyers are unafraid to walk away. The top reason buyers walk away from deals, cited by 67 percent of respondents, is the...more
Despite the opportunities available in the market, the changing face of global politics is exerting an increasing influence over deals. Almost half of respondents (47 percent) point to trade wars and rising protectionism as...more
1/21/2019
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Antitrust Provisions ,
CFIUS ,
China ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Due Diligence ,
EU ,
FIRRMA ,
Foreign Acquisitions ,
Foreign Relations ,
France ,
Germany ,
India ,
Merger Controls ,
Mergers ,
National Security Review Proceedings ,
Political Parties ,
Protectionism ,
Technology Sector ,
Trade Relations ,
UK ,
UK Brexit
The appetite for cross-border M&A shows no signs of abating. Despite rising valuations, growing regulatory scrutiny, interest rate hikes and the specter of protectionism, 62 percent of respondents are planning a cross- border...more
1/18/2019
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Blockchain ,
Canada ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
EU ,
France ,
Germany ,
India ,
Mergers ,
Technology Sector ,
UK