Mergers and Acquisitions in the Technology Sector

B. Rajesh Kumar
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B. Rajesh Kumar: Institute of Management Technology

Chapter 3 in Mega Mergers and Acquisitions, 2012, pp 96-129 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract Mergers and acquisitions in the global technology market increased by 44 percent to dollars 127 billion in 2007 from dollar 88 billion in 2006. The recession led to a period of dull activity during the period 2008–2009. M&A in the technology sector witnessed a strong rebound from recession in 2010. According to IDC Report, about 1900 M&As with a value of over $200 billion took place in the information and technology sector in 2010. The total M&A in technology sector was $119 billion in 2010, compared to $94.8 billion in 2009.

Keywords: Customer Relationship Management; Business Intelligence; Technology Sector; Closing Price; Online Advertising (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1057/9781137005908_3

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