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Global sector trends
M&A overview
By: Andrew Bozzelli
At this point in the cycle, buyers and sellers alike don’t need another article discussing how hot M&A is in the middle market. They all know.
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Charts, Charts baby
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this is proof that our words are backed by research and data. woohoo.
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The Global Media & Technology Report
The Livingstone Media & Technology Report provides insights into the trends and activities driving the active sector worldwide.
Global debt trends
Troupy's tuppence worth
By: Bill Troup
The media & technology sector continues to take a prominent share of M&A transactions globally, with strong mid-market deal flow, bolstered by a number of large transactions.
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Livingstone is strategically positioned in Beijing, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Madrid, Dusseldorf and Stockholm, and is a long-standing leader in cross-border and domestic M&A for the media & technology sector.
Our Global Media & Technology Group has deep knowledge of the sector’s players and dynamics, alongside the experience and wherewithal to oversee successful transactions for our clients, which include private business owners, entrepreneurs, financial sponsors, and large corporations across Europe, North America and Asia.
Andrew Bozzelli
Partner, US
Ian Wagner
Director, US
Richard Fetterman
Partner, UK
Daniel Domberger
Partner, UK
Johannes Faber
Director, Germany
Bill Troup
Managing Director, UK
Nick Field
Director, UK
Michael Westhoven
Partner, Germany
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Industry Data
Trends and Flows
With enterprise values (EVs) across all sectors at near all-time highs, it's no coincidence leverage levels have followed suit.
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Maintaining brand value in the age of e-commerce and voice commerce
By: Michael Westhoven & Johannes Faber
E-commerce retailers, starting with Amazon at the top, care about many things but differ in their prioritizations.
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Can the e-sports business model eventually rival traditional sports?
By: Philip Golbraikh
In looking at player bases, viewership, and prize money of the five most popular e-sports games, there's clear evidence there is substance behind all the hype. All indicators point to a bright future.
SaaS valuations in 2018
The shopping list for buyers and investors
By: Daniel Domberger
SaaS transaction volumes again reached record levels in Q2 of 2018, up well over 10% up from 2017 volumes and almost double the transaction volumes in 2009. What's driving the surge?
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What is digital transformation?
Drivers of fundamental changes in business culture
By: Ian Wagner
One of the most common and over-used phrases in the IT industry; definitions vary depending on who you ask. What exactly is digital transformation beneath all the hype?
Brennan Libbey
Partner, US
Philip Golbrakh
Associate, Sweden
Why PE is hot on consultancies
The drivers behind the growth
By: Alex John
Traditionally consultancy business models have not lent themselves to the interests of private investors. However, as these perceptions rapidly change, deal activity flourishes.
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The boon of digital transformation
Which industry benefits most
By: Brennan Libbey
Tech research company IDC estimates IT services spending will rise from US$1.3tn in 2017 to US$2.1tn in 2021, indicating that managed services firms and tech consultancies can anticipate calls from F500 companies.
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