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📈 The dealmaking pendulum is likely to swing back in favour of mergers and acquisitions once more. The first six months of 2024 have shown some early signs that IPOs and technology megadeals are making a return; while advances in GenAI and other technologies are creating opportunities for tech, media and telecoms dealmaking in the latter half of the year. Learn how you can adapt to these dynamic conditions in our mid-2024 global M&A outlook: https://pwc.to/4eBdRHI #PwCDeals #IndustryTrends #GenAI

The Gov Tech market has shown impressive growth in the first half of 2024. With a surge in mergers, acquisitions, and capital raises, the sector is experiencing a healthy and vibrant period. Key trends include: 📈 Increased transaction volumes 💹 High valuations 💰 Significant investments from both public and private equity These developments indicate a robust and promising future for #GovTech. Read more about the latest developments in the Gov Tech Market by tapping here: https://lnkd.in/g8tZuCir #GovernmentTechnology #GovernmentTech

Ever been caught in a Jenga situation post-merger? Same! Ken Ramaley's team has learned how to push mergers beyond G&A. True innovation is about reimagining the fundamentals and illuminating blind spots with data, not dogma. #CommercialRealEstateTips

The consensus among analysts (including those at Nareit's #REITworld conference this year) is a strong outlook for REITs in 2025 fueled by increased M&A. However, a solid long-term foundation requires follow-through on more than the apparent elimination of redundancies. Some common examples we see... 🚩 Multiple systems for sales teams to search different parts of your inventory 🚩 Yet another portal your customers must navigate based on property 🚩 Ongoing questions of "which legacy organization are you with?" Most mergers declare success and move on without fully integrating and resolving these critical issues, which can erode trust and satisfaction with customers, employees, and investors. #NareitWorld #REITs #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #MergersandAcquisitions

🎉 2024: A Year of Deals, Growth, and Excellence! 🎉 As the year comes to a close, we at AM CAPITAL LLC are proud to reflect on a year filled with remarkable achievements in the Mergers & Acquisitions sector: ✨ Empowering Businesses: We've supported transformative deals that drove growth and unlocked potential for our clients. ✨ Strengthening Partnerships: Collaborating with incredible teams and visionary leaders, we’ve built relationships that will shape the future. ✨ Exceeding Expectations: From closing complex transactions to delivering innovative solutions, 2024 has been nothing short of extraordinary. Year's Highlight : 6 M&A Transactions, 1B+ in Transaction Value, and more than 50 Advisory projects! This success wouldn’t have been possible without our dedicated team, trusted clients, and unwavering commitment to excellence. 🚀 Here’s to breaking new records, achieving bigger milestones, and making 2025 even brighter! Thank you for being part of this journey. 💼💡 #AMCapital #YearEndCelebration #MergersAndAcquisitions #2024Achievements #ExcellenceInFinance #NextChapter

SITS Sector Deal Numbers Down in 2023   Research for our recent report has shown that software and IT services sector deal numbers in 2023 were down around 20% compared to 2022. While that is a significant drop, it does follow some spectacular deal making post-Covid. Looking further back we can see that current transaction volumes are actually comparable with pre-2019 peaks.   Here at Prism we are certainly busy, with owner-manager confidence high and acquirers eager to get deals done.   Learn more in our new report "State of Mergers & Acquisitions in the UK Software & IT Services Sector" - request your copy here: https://lnkd.in/eCrA2zE   Find out how we can support you to achieve your M&A goals: https://lnkd.in/extcVw9P #MergersAndAcquisitions #BuyABusiness #SellABusiness #Software #ITservices

How are top firms leveraging AI to revolutionize deal sourcing? Today, 1:30 PM-2:30 PM at the 2024 M&A Source Fall Conference & Deal Market, I will be joined by Russell Cohen for "Turbocharge Your Dealmaking with AI Technology and Data," moderated by Charlie Buffa. We'll explore cutting-edge strategies and practical insights as our expert panel reveals how to turn AI and data into your competitive advantage. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dFsTBcs8 #growthstage #REAG #mergers #business #acquisitions #lowermiddlemarket #investmentbank

As the #AltNet market matures, consolidation is rapidly becoming the dominant trend. With increasing market saturation and the challenge of overbuild — where multiple providers compete for the same customers — an increasing number of AltNets are finding it difficult to grow their market share and maintain investor confidence. Mergers and acquisitions offer a way to reduce competition, streamline operations, and achieve stronger market positioning through scale. This trend is expected to accelerate in the coming years as smaller players look for opportunities to join forces with others to become larger, more established companies. Read more on our blog about how our clients are adopting strategies to future proof their businesses and stay competitive: https://lnkd.in/ezSe_cFu #ClientSuccess #AltNetGrowth #TelecomSolutions #BusinessCaseStudy #ScalingSuccess #NetworkEfficiency #MergersAndAcquisitions #SuccessStories

🚨 The UK broadband market is facing big challenges! While major players like Openreach & Virgin Media expand, smaller "altnets" are under pressure from intense competition and financial strain. Mergers & acquisitions are becoming more common as companies consolidate infrastructure, with a boost from government initiatives like the BDUK program. Don’t miss our in-depth article for a closer look at what’s next for connectivity! 💡Discover the latest insights into the UK broadband market and explore potential solutions to the challenges it faces: https://buff.ly/3YhoFEx #projectgigabit #fibre #telecoms #FTTH #FTTx #altnets

As the AltNet market continues to evolve, consolidation is becoming a key strategy. Here are the top trends driving the shift: Streamlining Operations: Merging businesses isn’t just about growth — it’s about optimising efficiency and simplifying operations to create leaner, more agile networks. Simplification of Tech Stacks: Consolidation is making it easier to unify and standardise tech stacks across multiple platforms, ensuring seamless operations and better scalability for growing networks. Investor-Driven Mergers: Investors with stakes in multiple AltNets are pushing consolidation to maximise returns, simplify management, and create larger, more competitive players. To get ahead of these trends and future-proof your AltNet, read our latest blog and reach out to our team: https://lnkd.in/ezSe_cFu #ClientSuccess #AltNetGrowth #TelecomSolutions #BusinessCaseStudy #ScalingSuccess #NetworkEfficiency #MergersAndAcquisitions #SuccessStories