Corey Staiti
Global Technology M&A stands at $71.4bn via 1,535 deals so far in 2016, the highest YTD level since 2000 ($92.0bn) and up 53% on 2015 YTD ($46.6bn). It’s the second most targeted sector globally in 2016, accounting for 12% of global M&A volume and 26% of activity
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Key highlights include:
China
Leading Acquiring nation for Technology M&A
Volume Share at Record High
For the first time, China is the top acquiring nation globally with $34.7bn in 2016 YTD (222 deals) and accounts for a record high volume share (49%)
$18.3bn
Cross-border YTD record high
Volume led by China & Activity led by US
Technology targeted cross-border M&A volume of $18.3bn in 2016 stands at the highest YTD level on record. China is the leading acquiring nation for volume ($10.7bn via 29 deals) and the US for activity ($3.1bn via 82 deals)
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