Analysis of the key themes driving M&A activity reveals that artificial intelligence accounted for 189 technology deals announced in Q4 2023, worth a total value of $5bn. The $2.3bn merger of Al Yah Satellite Communications Co and Bayanat for Mapping and Surveying Services and BLAIZE and Burtech Acquisition was the industry’s largest disclosed deal. GlobalData’s Tech, Media and Telecom (TMT) Industry Mergers and Acquisitions Deals by Top Themes report for 2023 delvers into the transformative themes steering M&A landscape in the TMT Sector. The report unveils essential insights, spotlighting trends and shifts within the industry. Buy the report here.

In value terms, artificial intelligence-related deal activity decreased by 86% in Q4 2023 compared with the previous quarter’s total of $36.7bn and fell by 44% as compared to Q4 2022. Related deal volume decreased by 10% in Q4 2023 versus the previous quarter and was 19% lower than in Q4 2022.

The top-ranked financial advisors supporting these M&A deals in Q4 2023 were Houlihan Lokey; Toronto-Dominion Bank; Capital One Financial with 4, 4, 3 deals respectively.

The top-ranked legal advisors supporting these M&A deals in Q4 2023 were Fenwick & West; Latham & Watkins; White & Case with 15, 11, 10 deals respectively.

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This content was updated on 8 January 2024

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GlobalData’s Deals Database tracks global deal activity, including mergers, acquisitions, capital raising, strategic alliances, and licensing agreements. Proprietary analysis is used to group deals into key thematic areas and granular sectors across the world’s largest industries.

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