M&A Explorer | Policymakers have renewed their focus on closing gaps in the nation’s defenses, creating fertile ground for M&A

M&A Explorer | Investors are ramping up AI-related M&A to secure cutting-edge capabilities and market-beating returns, but high valuations and open-source disruption are forcing a rethink on deal strategy

M&A Explorer | The EV industry is facing multiple headwinds in 2024 including consumer pullback, but future dealmaking prospects look solid as buyers seek to safeguard future growth, with China leading the way

M&A Explorer | Dealmaking makes a comeback as tech giants battle for dominance in artificial intelligence

M&A Explorer | Tech valuations fell through the second half 2022 and M&A in the sector shifted gears producing a rise in lower-value deals, particularly among private equity (PE) firms. That trend continued in Q1 2023

Technology continued to drive M&A activity in 2022 despite the odds being stacked against the sector

M&A Explorer | Pandemic-fueled demand for delivery services is attracting investors looking for quick profits and low risk

US deal activity saw an annual decrease in H1 of this year, but remains buoyant compared to pre-pandemic standards

Dealmaking in the US technology sector flourished in H1, despite a much-publicized fall in stock market valuations

Sponsors spot value in companies that support others in digitally transforming their operations

The pervasiveness of technology, particularly since the pandemic, continues to drive deals to all-time highs

Deal activity in the auto industry has never been higher, as manufacturers look to capitalize on the shift towards electric vehicles  

The SPAC phenomenon has spread to Israel, where regulators have laid the foundation for local SPAC IPOs as well  

Technology M&A activity is thriving in 2021 as dealmakers continue to turn to the sector in search of assets with high-quality earnings and growth prospects

Automotive and automotive-adjacent M&A sees fourth consecutive quarterly rise in value, supported by strong SPAC interest in electric vehicles

Although most SPAC activity is concentrated in the US, the boom in listings spells opportunities for European firms

Businesses and consumers have relied on technology more than ever through the course of the pandemic, supporting strong dealmaking at the top end of the market

Deal activity fell dramatically in 2020, but Q3 shows signs of recovery

A majority of dealmakers say their companies are focused on defense or survival, but about a quarter are actively pursuing growth.