The technology services M&A market in 2023 faced challenges amid economic uncertainties, leading to a 21% drop in deal volume from 2022. However, the demand for digital transformation remained strong, particularly in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and AI, driving acquisitions. Private equity played a significant role, adding competitive pressure and driving up valuations for companies with…

In 2022, the technology services M&A market had mixed results, with lower middle-market deal volume and valuations decreasing by 10-15% and 20-25%, respectively. However, downturns historically present attractive opportunities for strategic acquisitions, and compressed valuations may make many deals too good to pass up. In 2023, private equity firms are expected to be the primary…

After a record-breaking performance in 2020 and 2021, the software M&A market is leveling off. Top of market valuation multiples of 10x to 12x ARR have all but faded, while deal volume in the tech sector appears to have softened by roughly 30%. Thank the economic slowdown. The rise of inflation has lowered prospects of nearer term ROI and higher interest rates make debt financing more expensive and more difficult to obtain. Bottom line: Compared to the last two years, there are fewer options for sellers in the software M&A and capital markets.

Over the past year, the federal government has passed legislation that will, directly and indirectly, affect manufacturing positively, and we believe it will be a supportive catalyst for further interest in US manufacturing deals. Download the full market report to gain insight into where Manufacturing M&A market is headed.

Down, Not Out M&A activity in the solar industry dipped 24% during the first two quarters of 2022. However, there are three reasons we believe the slowdown is a short-term phenomenon versus a more concerning long-term trend. Download the full market report to learn more.

Heading into 2022, the market outlook for technology services M&A was initially strong, with businesses managing the shift to hybrid and in-person work environments and emerging technologies becoming more mainstream. However, the recent macroeconomic developments have dampened what were only months ago bullish expectations.

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