Mergers & Acquisitions in TMT - Thematic Research

Mergers & Acquisitions in TMT - Thematic Research

Summary
Artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things and data centers were the key drivers behind mergers and acquisition (M&A) activity over the last two years. In 2018, the total transaction value of M&A deals announced in the global TMT sector reached $630bn, up 23% from 2017 and significantly ahead of other markets in both 2017 and 2018.

Running any business today requires an understanding of all disruptive threats - and most of these threats come from the technology sector. Whatever industry you are in, technology now makes it easier for you to be disrupted. Those lining up to disrupt you are smaller and nimbler, and they don’t compete on a level playing field with you.

AI, the Internet of Things, robotics, cloud computing and 5G could be described as ‘megathemes’ regarded as likely to have the biggest disruptive impact on organizations. Other disruptive themes include autonomous vehicles, medtech, adtech, internet TV, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), robotics, cloud computing and geopolitics.

We are witnessing increasing technology adoption across industries as companies attempt to ride the wave of innovation and digital transformation that is transforming industries from agriculture, to healthcare, motor cars, defense, banking, insurance, construction, and energy.

At the same time, as Generation Z takes center stage, demand for personalization, omni-channel experiences, and predictive customer care is forcing businesses to redefine every aspect of business to target changing consumption patterns and customer expectations. These key themes are forcing businesses across industries to review their strategies and business models - and then use M&A to tackle those disruptive themes, not merely to gain competitive advantage, but just to survive.

Latest thematic report, 'Mergers & Acquisitions in Technology Media and Telecoms (TMT) - Thematic Research', reveals the most notable deals over the last five years, identifies their key thematic drivers, and predicts potential future acquisition targets.

The report explains how disruptive themes have been driving M&A activity over the last five years. It also identifies the most notable M&A deals announced in the technology, media and telecoms (TMT) sector over the last five years and identify their thematic drivers. Furthermore, the report highlights potential acquisition targets, explaining who is likely to acquire them and why.

Scope

• This report provides an overview of merger and acquisitions activity in the global TMT market.
• It identifies the M&A deals announced in the TMT market over the last five years and highlights potential acquisition targets that are likely to be acquired over the next three years.
• The report provides a comprehensive sector-by-sector analysis of themes driving the key M&A deals across each sector in the past five years.

Reasons to buy

• This report provides an overview of the mergers and acquisitions in TMT market.
• It identifies the key themes driving the M&A deals in the TMT market.
• The report highlights comprehensive thematic rationales for the key M&A deals announced over the last five years.
• It also highlights companies from across the TMT sector that are likely to be acquisition targets over the next three years, as well as identifying potential acquirers.