04/03/2021
M&A and IPO deal trends in the ICT sector are on the up despite the global pandemic and the subsequent consequences.
Consumers and businesses are investing more and more in technological infrastructure and hardware to aid with the move to remote working, eCommerce, DX, as well as for private use. This has resulted in a flourishing and deal environment, which is likely to result in record-breaking volumes in 2021.
Many companies are looking to the future and are implementing solutions that promote efficiency, security, and are user friendly. This need for technology is making ICT companies attractive in the deal world, not only in the context of mergers and acquisitions, but also in the IPO context.
We took a deeper look into M&A and IPO activity during 2020 with a particular focus on the European arena where possible. Our analysis has uncovered a very clear trend in this sector with plenty of opportunities.
Reorganization, restructuring and M&A: the relaunch of Verde&Bio. Turnaround acquisitions make up roughly half of all M&A deals.
