Analysis of the key themes driving M&A activity reveals that digitalization accounted for 414 technology deals announced in Q2 2024, worth a total value of $11.7bn. The $2.3bn acquisition of Infinera by Nokia was the industry’s largest disclosed deal. GlobalData’s Tech, Media and Telecom (TMT) Industry Mergers and Acquisitions Deals by Top Themes report for Q2 2024 delvers into the transformative themes steering M&A landscape in the TMT Sector. The report unveils essential insights, spotlighting trends and shifts within the industry. Buy the report here.
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In value terms, digitalization-related deal activity decreased by 73% in Q2 2024 compared with the previous quarter’s total of $43.8bn and rose by 84% as compared to Q2 2023. Related deal volume increased by 18% in Q2 2024 versus the previous quarter and was 21% higher than in Q2 2023.
The top-ranked financial advisors supporting these M&A deals in H1 2024 were Houlihan Lokey; Raymond James Financial; JPMorgan Chase & Co with 15, 7, 6 deals respectively.
The top-ranked legal advisors supporting these M&A deals in H1 2024 were Kirkland & Ellis; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates; Allen & Overy with 13, 7, 6 deals respectively.
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GlobalData’s Deals Database tracks global deal activity, including mergers, acquisitions, capital raising, strategic alliances, and licensing agreements. Proprietary analysis is used to group deals into key thematic areas and granular sectors across the world’s largest industries.
This analysis considers only announced and completed deals from the GlobalData financial deals database and excludes all terminated and rumoured deals. Deal type includes Acquisition, Asset transactions and Mergers.
