Mergers and Acquisitions in Tech, Media, and Telecoms - Review of H1 2020 - Thematic Research

Summary

If you want to understand the themes that drive an industry, simply look at the list of recent mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This report analyzes the disruptive themes that have driven M&A activity across the technology, media, and telecoms (TMT) industry in the first six months of 2020. It also includes an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on M&A activity.

Measured by deal value, the software and services sector accounted for 52% of all TMT M&A transactions in H1 2020.

Scope

• This report provides an overview of merger and acquisition activity in the global TMT market in the first six months of 2020.
• It assesses the impact of COVID-19 on the M&A market
• It identifies the M&A deals announced in the TMT market between 1 January and 30 June 2020 and provides sector-by-sector analysis of the themes driving this activity.

Reasons to Buy

• This report offers a unique perspective on M&A activity in the TMT sector by focusing on the themes driving deals.
• This allows for a deeper understanding of the themes that are shaping the industry.
• In addition, it provides fresh insight into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on M&As, including analysis of proposed deals that have been postponed due to the pandemic.