Abstract
Overview
Introduction
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, and which type of investor,
advisor and legal specialists are playing the most significant roles, is now
critical if one is to understand the future shape of the market for IT
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
Report Highlights
Deal volume in the technology sector in January 2008 maintained the momentum
gained from the increased pace of activities in December 2007. The total
number of deals signed in January stood at 377. Although the volume of deals
increased by 8.6% compared to December 2007, it decreased by 44.6% in terms of
value.
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