The Knowledge Economy Global M&A Report 2019

https://equiteqedge.com/2019/04/17/the-knowledge-economy-global-ma-report-2019/
By Ramone Param, Director, Equiteq We have released a summary of our detailed review of knowledge economy M&A and investor trends for owners of consulting and technology businesses. 2018 was a year of strong M&A activity within an industry undergoing unprecedented change. Deal volumes, average transactions sizes and median revenue valuation metrics rose. Deal structures were […]

March 2019: Knowledge Economy M&A and Equity Market Update

https://equiteqedge.com/2019/04/15/march-2019-knowledge-economy-ma-and-equity-market-update/
By Ramone Param, Director, Equiteq Industry deals profiled include CGI’s offer to acquire Acando, Accenture’s purchase of Enterprise System Partners and Version 1’s acquisition of TE4B. The Equiteq Knowledge Economy Share Price Index was broadly flat over the month. CGI makes recommended offer to acquire Acando to strengthen its capabilities in Northern Europe. Target: Acando is an IT and […]

February 2019: Knowledge Economy M&A and Equity Market Update

https://equiteqedge.com/2019/03/07/february-2019-knowledge-economy-ma-and-equity-market-update/
By Ramone Param, Director, Equiteq Industry deals profiled include Orange’s acquisition of SecureData, Point B’s acquisition of Independence Consulting and Blackstone’s investment in Lionpoint Group. The Equiteq Knowledge Economy Share Price Index experienced rises over the month. Orange broadens its cyber security capabilities in the UK with its acquisition of SecureData Target: SecureData is the largest independent cyber security […]

Knowledge Economy Industry and M&A Outlook 2019

https://equiteqedge.com/2019/02/19/knowledge-economy-industry-and-ma-outlook-2019/
By Ramone Param, Director, Equiteq The following summarizes our five key predictions for business owners in 2019 as discussed in our recently released Knowledge Economy Outlook paper. 1. Economic and political uncertainties will create opportunities for agile consulting companies to develop solutions that can help mitigate the current business risks facing their clients. In 2018, the […]

January 2019: Knowledge Economy M&A and Equity Market Update

https://equiteqedge.com/2019/02/07/january-2019-knowledge-economy-ma-and-equity-market-update/
By Ramone Param, Director, Equiteq Major deals profiled include DXC’s acquisition of Luxoft, Bain Capital’s acquisition of Brillio and IBM’s reported acquisition of T-Systems’ mainframe service business. Equiteq advised Orbium on its sale to Accenture and Cervello on its sale to A.T. Kearney.       The Equiteq Knowledge Economy Share Price Index experienced rises along with broader market indices. […]

Data Analytics Consulting Global M&A Review 2019

https://equiteqedge.com/2019/02/05/data-analytics-consulting-global-ma-review-2019/
By Ramone Param, Director, Equiteq We have released a summary of our detailed review of data analytics consulting M&A and investor trends for owners of businesses across the knowledge economy. At the core of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is the fusion of big data, advanced analytics and new physical technologies. The key to business success in […]

December 2018: Knowledge Economy M&A and Equity Market Update

https://equiteqedge.com/2019/01/08/december-2018-knowledge-economy-ma-and-equity-market-update/
By Ramone Param, Director, Equiteq Major deals profiled include Cognizant’s acquisition of Mustache, PA Consulting’ acquisition of We Are Friday and Accenture’s acquisition of Knowledgent. Equiteq advised LightStream Analytics on its sale to ABeam Consulting. The Equiteq Knowledge Economy Share Price Index declined along with broader market indices. Cognizant acquires creative agency Mustache after another strong year of deal […]

November 2018: Knowledge Economy M&A and Equity Market Update

https://equiteqedge.com/2018/12/06/november-2018-knowledge-economy-ma-and-equity-market-update/
By Ramone Param, Director, Equiteq Major deals profiled include Accenture’s acquisition of Intrigo, BDO’s acquisition of Moore Stephens LLP and Tata Consultancy Services’ acquisition of BridgePoint. Equiteq advised OEE Consulting on its sale to Webhelp’s gobeyond. The Equiteq Knowledge Economy Share Price Index experienced some volatility over the month along with broader market indices. Accenture’s acquisition of Intrigo Systems […]

The Knowledge Economy Global Buyers Report 2018/19

https://equiteqedge.com/2018/11/15/the-knowledge-economy-global-buyers-report-2018-19/
Strong demand for M&A in 2019 is driven by industry convergence with a desire among buyers to deepen industry and digital expertise By Ramone Param, Director, Equiteq Buyers expect to complete 5 acquisitions over the next 2 to 3 years Private equity expect to acquire 75% more businesses than strategic buyers The optimum turnover size for […]

October 2018: Knowledge Economy M&A and Equity Market Update

https://equiteqedge.com/2018/11/12/october-2018-knowledge-economy-ma-and-equity-market-update/
By Ramone Param, Director, Equiteq Major deals profiled include Cognizant’s acquisition of Softvision, NTT Data’s acquisition of Sierra Systems and Accenture’s acquisition of TargetST8. Equiteq advised Copperman on its sale to Decision Inc. and Essential Design on its sale to PA Consulting. The Equiteq Knowledge Economy Share Price Index fell over the month, along with other broader market indices. […]