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Telecoms dealmaking on hold in 4Q '08

According to a new study from Ovum, global economic downturn depressed valuations and dealmaking in the telecom sector in 4Q 2008. Based on Ovum's report, M&A deal count was 129 in 4Q08, from 192 in 4Q07, with only four deals valued above US$1 billion, from 10 in 4Q07.  more

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Technology Merger and Acquisition Activity Bodes Well for 2008

While the headlines are dominated by the negative implications of the global credit crunch, the global technology merger and acquisition (M&A) market is proving to be a very resilient beast. Q1 2008 has already seen numerous landmark deals announced, including the pending bid for Yahoo by Microsoft, and in the UK the $1 billion leveraged buy-out (LBO) of Northgate Information Solutions by KKR and the recently announced £190m recommended offer by 3i for Civica.  more

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