Abstract
Overview
Introduction
In the years of the internet bubble, public offerings dominated; more
recently, private equity has been in favor. Meanwhile, M&A activity has
re-shaped domains as diverse as enterprise applications and consumer internet
software. Getting an understanding of which technology sectors are
experiencing the most activity, advisor and legal specialists are playing the
significant role.
Scope
- Covers global markets, including North America, EMEA and the emerging
markets in APAC and Latin America
- Covers mergers and acquisitions, public offerings (both IPO and secondary
offerings) and venture finance
- Includes a detailed appendix covering top legal advisors, financial
advisors, top private equity firms, and top venture capital firms
Report Highlights
Deal activity in the technology sector increased in December 2007 after a
sharp decline in the previous month. The global credit squeeze has affected
private equity buyouts, which remained more focused on the mid-market deals
valued between $200m and $500m.
However, ongoing consolidation in the telecoms sector in emerging markets
drove deal volume in the $1 billion-plus category. Consolidation in the
gaming, BPO and hardware sectors continued, in line with trends witnessed
recently.
Venture capitalists invested over $1.1 billion in fast-growing sectors such as
media and entertainment, and in wireless telecommunication products and
internet companies, especially those offering social networking websites and
gaming portals.
Reasons to Purchase
- Track major deals among your competitors and plan your acquisition
strategy accordingly
- Understand which sectors in the technology industry have proven the most
attractive to investors, and identify the key deal makers
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