Jun 23, 2016
Fintech, Market Update, Newsletter, Valuation 2 Comments
Our latest M&A update on the recent transactions and values in the seven separate sectors of the fintech market that we follow and sometimes lead is HERE. It’s all about the cloud. One of the larger deals this past month was the sale of Vertafore to Bain Capital and Vista Equity Partners for a reported $2.7 billion.
Jun 14, 2016
In the News, Trends 0 Comments
The “electronification” of securities trading in the U.S. has been underway for more than two decades as global securities markets have moved away from open outcry and phone/voice trading and towards faster and more efficient electronic alternatives. Nasdaq launched its earliest version of an electronic bulletin board in 1971 and CME group launched its electronic platform in 1992. Old news. What is interesting is that – despite the misgivings of some the electronification of trading is continuing its upward march. In fact in some markets it has reached 90% and more of trading volume, as evidenced in the chart below from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Furthermore, it’s coming to markets that have traditionally resisted it.
Jun 10, 2016
Enterprise Data, Fintech, Healthcare IT, Market Update, Newsletter, Trends, Valuation 0 Comments
The report that follows HERE is our latest update on m&a values and trends in the dozen+ sectors of the information technology industry that we follow and sometimes lead.
May 24, 2016
Fintech, Market Update, Newsletter, Report 0 Comments
Our May Fintech Market Update is focused on m&a values and trends in the seven sectors of the fintech industry that we have followed and sometimes led for more than 14 years.
May 10, 2016
Market Update 0 Comments
We’re feeling pretty good about 2016. The m&a market in the dozen+ information technology sectors that we follow and sometimes lead is strong. We’re busy. Demand is high for companies that check all the boxes: unique products that address very large markets, defensible market leadership, high recurring top-line growth, substantial profit leverage, strong management, etc. High demand often translates to high values. We recently advised on a sale at more than 30x EBITDA.