Posts tagged as M&A


By Tom Mannion | 24 August 2022

Will cloud-native finish what Skype and WhatsApp started?

New technology may outdate massive 5G investments before the next-generation networks are even completed. Along the way, technology and cloud companies could emerge as direct competitors to telecoms. Read More


By Patrick Bisceglia | 02 August 2022

How insulated is technology M&A from rising interest rates and inflation?

Technology, media, and telecoms (TMT) mid-market M&A shows resilience to ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties, led by software deals. However, questions remain over how companies and investors are likely to react in coming quarters. Read More


By Patrick Bisceglia | 18 May 2022

Perfect storm for cybersecurity leads to rising M&A activity

Cybersecurity is a driver for the impressive technology, media, and telecoms (TMT) mid-market deal activity in the first quarter of 2022. Much points to continued high activity levels in both mid-market and cybersecurity. Read More


By Paul Russell | 17 January 2022

What are the biggest changes to technology M&A and M&A processes in the UK due to COVID-19?

The move to exclusively digital deal-making was one of the biggest changes we saw in the UK during lockdowns. However, things are rapidly returning to pre-COVID levels of in-person meetings, particularly for key negotiations. Read More


By Sebastian Stevens | 29 November 2021

What are the most significant changes to M&A and M&A processes due to COVID-19?

The move to all-digital deal negotiations and M&A processes stands out. Read More


By Patrick Bisceglia | 05 November 2021

As interest in industry 4.0 M&A grows, data remains a sticking point

Digitisation and integration of Industry 4.0 technologies are top priorities throughout manufacturing. Industrial technology companies are experiencing market growth, rising consolidation opportunities, and increased investor interest. Read More


By | 01 September 2021

The trends leading to healthcare technology M&A growth

Investments and M&A involving healthcare technology targets remains high. New opportunities for innovation and growth continuously appear, including within healthcare communication and collaboration. Read More


By Conor Lambert | 21 July 2021

The conundrum of Media valuations in the storm

The last 18 months have increased valuation complexity in the media sector.  Understanding a company’s role in the ever more digitised market and how well positioned it is to take advantage of the recent changes can help both... Read More


By Derek Neil | 24 June 2021

What PE's increasing appetite means for media companies

Private equity plays an increasingly pivotal role in mid-market media M&A. New business models and changing markets have increased interest in new deals at a time when the potential investment and growth capital avenues for media... Read More


By Tom Mannion | 23 April 2021

Starlink– How Musk’s satellites may force Telecoms into 5G-overdrive

For a clear sign of how disruptive technology and unforeseen risks often appear from unexpected places, telecoms companies need only look up. Read More