Strong End to 2016 for Digital Media
The fourth quarter of 2016 was active for transactions across the digital media space, with nearly 250 global M&A transactions and more than 1,400 disclosed global financings. Several key trends… Read more »
Industry Reports
Software Sector Experiences Strong M&A in Fourth Quarter 2016
The technology sector continued to lead the global M&A markets in 2016, with 1,613 reported acquisitions (according to Thomson Reuters) that had an estimated deal value of $323.5 billion. The… Read more »
A Tumultuous Retail Environment, An Indication of a Rapidly Evolving Sector
Apparel & Retail M&A activity took a slight dip in 2016, particularly in the middle of the year. Total global deal volume was down 4% from 367 in 2015 to… Read more »
M&A Soundcheck—2016 Music Industry Review: NAMM Special Issue
Our team recently attended NAMM 2017, where we had a chance to connect and see the latest and greatest technologies in the MI and Professional A/V world! In this special issue… Read more »
2016 Roundup—What a Year for Beauty Care M&A!
The Beauty Care sector finished off a record year with another strong quarter. While Q4’16 was down versus a record Q3’16, it finished 14% higher than Q4’15 and capped a… Read more »
M&A Soundcheck—Strategics Continue Their Acquisition Spree in Q3’16
The third quarter saw a flurry of deals with strategic buyers leading the charge across the pro audio/visual technologies, digital signage, and residential and consumer technology sectors. Moreover, our Commercial… Read more »
2016 Keeps Rolling with More Big Beauty Care Deals
The Beauty Care sector posted another fantastic quarter with 28 deals disclosed in Q3’16, just over the previous high in Q2’16. The quarter showcased deals from many of the familiar… Read more »
Big Beauty Care Deals, Additional Strategic Acquirers Enter the Mix, and More
The Beauty Care sector posted a terrific quarter with 27 deals disclosed in Q2’16, the highest level of deal activity in over four years. It was only last quarter when… Read more »
M&A Soundcheck—M&A Activity Remains Strong in 1H’16, as Private Equity Firms Deploy Capital
The first several months of 2016 generated numerous notable transactions across the sectors tracked by our Commercial & Consumer Technology team. Private equity firms are actively deploying vast amounts of… Read more »