At the half-way point, the software M&A tally stands at 857 transactions, a 5.1% increase over this time last year. 2006 will likely surpass 2005’s total, but it’s not quite the feeding frenzy some predicted. Buyers have shelled out $26 billion, but median valuations continue to fluctuate markedly quarter-to-quarter, and the same seller can attract widely varying offers. Valuations are higher in lagging software product categories such as CRM and supply chain, while valuations in hot sectors such as security software are volatile.
What are the key drivers of valuation in the current market? And how do we begin to make sense of it all?
Join us on Thursday, August 24th at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time, as we take a truly insightful look at the year to date.
The Deals, changing trends, market drivers & shifting buyer mix
- The private buyer – how VCs and private equity firms continue to impact M&A deal volume and prices
- Valuation variations – insight into current buyer motives, shopping lists and priorities
- How the Software as a Service business model is impacting software M&A and exit valuations
- The second half – what to expect from further change in the software M&A landscape
Featured speaker will be Ken Bender, founder and Managing Director of Software Equity Group. Ken will guide us through the market figures to reveal the trends and drivers, including shifting buyer preferences and market trends.
This is a rare opportunity to hear how one of the nation’s leading audit firms is counseling their clients for this critical deliverable.
So please join us for this frank interactive discussion that will surely provide practical insights and strategies you can leverage in your own growth initiatives.