Technology Finance Monthly Roundup October 2008

This report contains extensive qualitative and quantitative analysis of monthly deal activity (including strategic alliances) in the software, hardware, IT services, and telecom sectors across global markets, with a specific focus on key emerging markets. It offers a unique insight into deal activity, deal rationale, valuation trends, and the market fundamentals driving various sub-sectors.

Report Highlights
The technology sector recorded 265 M&A deals in October 2008, a drop of 22.1% compared with the six-month (April 2008 to September 2008) average. In value terms, it recorded deals worth $17.4 billion representing a decrease of 41.2%. Over the same period, M&A activity in the emerging markets declined by 36.4% in volume terms and 83% in value terms.

US telecoms focused on strengthening their positions in the existing markets by expanding their coverage and adding new offerings.

Divestment of captive IT and business process outsourcing (BPO) units by financial services companies has driven the M&A activity in the services segment. The trend is likely to be followed by companies in other sectors.
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Introduction
Summary
Mergers and acquisitions (including private equity)
Venture financing
Private placement
Public offering
Partnership
Valuation trend: comparison across key sectors
Advisory ranking
Appendix
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