Technology Services Industry Update Q2 2023
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Technology Services Q2 Industry Update:
“Strategic acquirers are driving M&A activity and consolidation of the Technology Services landscape”
Introduction: Technology Services Sector Themes
Technology Services M&A Update
- M&A volume in the Technology Services sector increased 20% Q-o-Q in Q2’23, driven by a number of key investable themes
- High-quality assets continue to garner interest from strategic and financial acquirers, due to industry tailwinds and a significant amount of capital sitting on the sidelines
- Aggregate deal value has decreased measurably, due to massive contraction among large, transformational transactions
M&A Activity is Driven by Several Key Investable ‘Themes’
- A number of key themes are at the heart of M&A activity in the Technology Services landscape
- Key themes include Digital Transformation, Cloud Enablement, Managed Services, Data & Analytics, Cybersecurity, and Government Services
A Vast Array of Strategic Acquirers are Driving M&A in the Sector
- The most active strategic acquirers include Accenture, Cognizant, IBM, NTT Data, DXC, Atos, Capgemini, Wipro, CGI, and Globant
- KPMG is tracking a total of 93 acquirers that are most active in the ecosystem, beginning on page 11
Public Market Valuation Trends
- Valuation multiples (EV / LTM EBITDA) of publicly-traded Technology Services companies appreciated slightly in the quarter
- Median multiples increased in Q2’23 to 14.9x, up from 14.4x in Q1’23
- The Technology Services index appreciated 4.6% in the quarter, reflective of an overall rebound in the equity markets
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