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Mergers and Acquisitions in the Technology Sector

In: Mega Mergers and Acquisitions

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  • B. Rajesh Kumar

    (Institute of Management Technology)

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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.

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  • B. Rajesh Kumar, 2012. "Mergers and Acquisitions in the Technology Sector," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: Mega Mergers and Acquisitions, chapter 3, pages 96-129, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-1-137-00590-8_3
    DOI: 10.1057/9781137005908_3
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