M&A insights: US technology Q2 2009 update

This quarterly report provides insight on technology M&A activity.

Announced deals in the 2009 second quarter indicated a move away from the opportunistic distressed transactions of the first quarter toward a number of high-profile strategic transactions. This is a positive sign that technology transactions restarted in the second quarter. As expected, transactions thus far have been led by corporate players. As valuation expectations continue to converge, transformational deals in the technology sector are expected for the second half of 2009.