Mergers and Acquisitions in Tech, Media, and Telecom (TMT) 2022 Themes – Thematic Intelligence
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M&A in TMT Thematic Report Overview
In 2022, the major themes that impacted the M&A sector in the technology, media, and telecom (TMT) industry were mainly categorized into four segments- hardware, software and services, internet & media, and telecom services. M&A activity in the global TMT sector has been increasing since 2018, but the trend reversed in 2022. In 2022, the software and services sector accounted for more than 57% of the overall TMT M&A deal value. The Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) in Tech, Media, and Telecom (TMT) thematic research report analyzes the disruptive themes that drove M&A activity across the technology, media, and telecoms industry in 2022.
Top Themes Driving Growth in the M&A in TMT Industry
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Hardware
The hardware sector includes semiconductors, electrical components, consumer electronics, IT infrastructure, telecom infrastructure, and industrial automation.
Semiconductors: Many integrated chip designers have sold off their manufacturing plants, or fabs, to focus solely on design, leaving the big foundries—TSMC, Global Foundries, Intel, Samsung Electronics, and others—with a greater share of chip production. Meanwhile, Chinese firms are determined to enter the high-end chip market in a big way, despite currently being weak in both design and production. Consequently, the strategic value of owning a high-end chip designer with its own foundry may rise.
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Software and Services
The software and services sector include application software, security, gaming, IT services, and the cloud.
Application Software: CAD software may continue to see growth from themes such as VR, AR, in-house chip design, 3D printing, AI, computer vision, high-tech engineering, and IoT. Autodesk and PTC are two of the leading players in CAD software, together with Dassault Systèmes. Larger software houses like Adobe or industrial conglomerates like GE could enter this high-growth market by buying one of these players.
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Internet & Media
The internet and media sector include ecommerce, social media, advertising, music, film, & TV, and publishing.
Ecommerce: Niche online retailers are beginning to look exposed as Big Tech moves further into ecommerce. Many of these larger ecosystems may soon have new in-house tools that give them clear advantages, including mobile payment technologies, conversational platforms, and machine learning, which enables them to better understand customers. Some larger ecosystems, like Amazon and Alibaba, are already competing directly with niche online fashion retailers. Others, rather than starting from scratch, are likely to enter the online fashion market by acquisition.
Telecom Services
With a market value of more than $2 billion, US Cellular is too small to compete with AT&T, Verizon, and the combined T-Mobile and Sprint. The investment required in 5G, SDN, and edge computing will be too great. Consolidation of some kind is likely.
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M&A in TMT Thematic Report Overview
| Major Themes | Hardware, Software and Services, Internet & Media, and Telecom Services |
Scope
- This report provides an overview of merger and acquisition activity in the global TMT market in 2022.
- It identifies the M&A deals announced in the TMT market between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2022 and provides comprehensive sector-by-sector analysis of the themes driving this activity.
Reasons to Buy
- This report offers a unique perspective on M&A activity in the TMT sector by focusing on the themes driving deals. This allows for a deeper understanding of the themes that are shaping the industry.
- It provides analysis of M&A activity in major geographic regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
- It evaluates the M&A deals announced by the leading technology companies (Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Apple), identifying the five themes on which they are focusing.
- The report also includes our predictions for future acquisitions targets across all TMT sectors.
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T-Mobile Netherlands
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US Cellular
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Vonage
Vungle
Walmart
Wanda Film
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Wealthbridge Acquisition
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Wentai Technology
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William Hill
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