Analysis of the key themes driving M&A activity reveals that esports accounted for 3 technology deals announced in Q1 2024, worth a total value of $1.5bn. The $1.5bn minority acquisition of Epic Games by Walt Disney was the industry’s largest disclosed deal. GlobalData’s Tech, Media and Telecom (TMT) Industry Mergers and Acquisitions Deals by Top Themes report for Q1 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.
In value terms, esports-related deal activity increased by 1752% in Q1 2024 compared with the previous quarter’s total of $81m and rose by 5919% as compared to Q1 2023. Related deal volume decreased by 25% in Q1 2024 versus the previous quarter and was 40% lower than in Q1 2023.
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