Gartner, the prominent market research firm, recently identified six IT infrastructure and operation trends to watch in 2021. Trend #1 - Anywhere Operations After the pandemic, Gartner forecasts that 48% of employees will continue to work from home, a 60% increase over the pre-pandemic level. That will...
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused global turmoil, socially and economically. Companies have faced unprecedented changes in customer needs, revenue cycles, and staffing models. Throughout 2020 there has been uncertainty about company sustainability, customer demand, availability of capital, and the logistical challenges brought about by social...
Tech is so hot this year that even a pandemic that has sent the economy to a screeching halt can’t slow it. Tech stocks have already rebounded from the coronavirus better than other market sectors. Now it looks like we’ll see more deals and IPOs...
Whether integrating new product lines or opening into new markets, acquiring a company can be highly rewarding. Tech firms may gain access to new intellectual property, allowing them to jump over their competition with less effort than doing so would otherwise require. Yet M&A is...
M&A the Right Way, Part 2: Evaluating M&A Candidates Channel pros in the market to buy or merge need to thoroughly vet candidates for business strategy, financial health, and cultural fit. By Megan Santosus IN THE QUEST to grow your business, acquiring or merging with another channel pro...
While the pandemic has sparked an overall slowdown in the world of M&A, big tech companies are seeking out deals at their fastest ever pace in recent years. Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Facebook, and Google/Alphabet have collectively announced 19 deals this year. That’s the fastest dealmaking...
COVID-19 has slowed M&A activity in technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT). Lower valuations may, over the long-term, offer funds and Big Tech viable opportunities according to a new GlobalData report. The report emphasizes that tech M&A has declined amid COVID-19, with first quarter deal value...
Markets around the world have tanked, showing the worst performance since the financial crisis of 2008. Here is an overview of how COVID-19 may change deal-making in the coming months. Material and Adverse Change Clauses The pandemic will inevitably shape the negotiation of MAC clauses. These provisions...
Adapted from a recent Pitchbook post, based on Ernst & Young survey of global executives The coronavirus outbreak has already caused a slowdown in mergers and acquisitions, and the unprecedented nature of the global crisis means executives don't know how long the calamity will last—or how...
M&A the Right Way, Part 1: Your Pre-Sale Checklist Follow these long-, medium-, and short-term steps to increase your company’s value and maximize the sale price. By Colleen Frye GETTING READY TO EXIT YOUR BUSINESS? Experts say advance preparation is key to obtaining the best price possible. How...