The M&A lull in the technology sector is likely to come to an end in 2024. Sascha Pfeiffer, Managing Director and Head of European Technology at Houlihan Lokey, has observed a strong increase in interest in M&A transactions again since the middle of the year, especially from strategic investors. “Strategic investors are focusing on acquisitions in order to be at the cutting edge of important technological topics, such as AI or cybersecurity, and thus secure their competitiveness. Others are also interested in improving their growth profile,” he explains.
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