Update: Technology and Software M&A Update – April, 2023

April, 2023

In Q1 2023, the median transaction value in Technology and Software was $45 million. In 2022, strategic buyers accounted for 94% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– CNH Industrial announced its acquisition of Hemisphere GNSS for $175 million in March 2023.

– AAR Corporation closed its acquisition of TRAX (USA) for $140 million in March 2023.

– Blackstone; Abu Dhabi Investment Authority announced its acquisition of Cvent Holding for $4.7 billion in March 2023.

– Parsons Corporation announced its acquisition of IPKeys Power Partners for $43 million in March 2023.

– Symphony Technology Group announced its acquisition of Momentive Global for $1.7 billion in March 2023.


Update: Pet M&A Update – April, 2023

April, 2023

In Q1 2023, the median transaction value in Pet was $27 million. In Q1 2023, strategic buyers accounted for 94% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– Nkomo Corporation closed its acquisition of 7 Kriser’s Natural Pet stores in California at an undisclosed value in March 2023.

– Paw Acquisition I Corporation closed its acquisition of Muffin’s Blind Dog Club house at an undisclosed value in March 2023.

– PetIQ closed its acquisition of Rocco & Roxie Supply for $27 million in February 2023.

– Beach Point Capital Management closed its acquisition of Wet Noses at an undisclosed value in February 2023.

– Wag! Group announced its acquisition of Assets of Dog Food Advisor for $9 million in January  2023.


Update: Packaging M&A Update – April, 2023

April, 2023

In Q1 2023, the median transaction value in Packaging was $135 million. In Q1 2023, strategic buyers accounted for 86% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– Burlington Capital Partners closed its acquisition of Martin Pallet at an undisclosed value in March 2023.

– Welch Packaging Group closed its acquisition of Nashville Boxat an undisclosed value in March 2023.

– Mill Rock Packaging Partners closed its acquisition of Keystone Paper & Box Company at an undisclosed value in February 2023.

– Imperial Dade Intermediate Holdings closed its acquisition of Focus Packaging and Supply Company at an undisclosed value in February 2023.

– S. Walter Packaging Corporation closed its acquisition of Pulver Packaging at an undisclosed value in January 2023.


Update: Infrastructure M&A Update – April, 2023

April, 2023

In Q1 2023, the median transaction value in Infrastructure was $42 million. In Q1 2023, strategic buyers accounted for 87% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board closed its acquisition of Sweetwater Royalties for $222 million in March 2023.

– Ta Chen International closed its acquisition of TCI Texarkana for $100 million in March 2023.

– KLX Energy Services Holdings closed its acquisition of Greene’s Energy Group for $34 million in March 2023.

– Marathon Petroleum Corporation closed its acquisition of LF Bioenergy for $100 million in March 2023.

– Builders First Source closed its acquisition of Noltex Holdings for $83 million in February 2023.


Update: Industrials and Manufacturing M&A Update – April, 2023

April, 2023

In Q1 2023, the median transaction value in Industrials and Manufacturing was $45 million. In Q1 2023, strategic buyers accounted for 92% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– Distribution Solutions Group announced its acquisition of HISCO for $282 million in March 2023.

– TransDigm Group Incorporated announced its acquisition of Calspan Corporation for $725 million in March 2023.

– HNI Corporation announced its acquisition of Kimball International for $563 million in March 2023.

– Greif closed its acquisition of Centurion Container for $145 million in March 2023.

– Clean Harbors announced its acquisition of Thompson Industrial Services for $100 million in March 2023.


Update: Healthcare M&A Update – April, 2023

April, 2023

In Q1 2023, the median transaction value in healthcare was $30 million. In Q1 2023, strategic buyers accounted for 97% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– Fall Line Endurance Fund announced its acquisition of GreenLight Biosciences Holdings for $179 million in March 2023.

– TM Strategic Capital Equity; TM Strategic Capital Debt closed its acquisition of Tactical Medical Solutions for $106 million in March 2023.

– Echo Lake Capital announced its acquisition of Quince Therapeutics for $60 million in March 2023.

– Concentra Biosciences announced its acquisition of Jounce Therapeutics for $108 million in March 2023.

– WW International announced its acquisition of Weekend Health for $131 million in March 2023.


Update: Food and Beverage M&A Update – April, 2023

April, 2023

In Q1 2023, the median transaction value in Food and Beverage was $23 million. In Q1 2023, strategic buyers accounted for 94% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– Malteries Soufflet SAS announced its acquisition of United Malt Group Limited for $1.5 billion in March 2023.

– Longpoint Realty Partners closed its acquisition of Cardenas Markets for $23 million in March 2023.

– Starco Brands closed its acquisition of Soylent Nutrition for $29 million in February 2023.

– AgriFORCE Growing Systems announced its acquisition of Berry People for $28 million in January 2023.

– Macay Holdings closed its acquisition of Royal Crown Company for $46 million in January 2023.


Update: Digital Commerce M&A Update – April, 2023

April, 2023

In Q1 2023, the median transaction value in Digital Commerce was $19 million. In Q1 2023, strategic buyers accounted for 95% of transactions.

Select recent notable publiclyannounced M&A transactions:

– An undisclosed buyer announced its acquisition of Franchise Group for $3.8 billion in March 2023.

– IXL Learning closed its acquisition of Teacher Synergy at an undisclosed value in March 2023.

– SKYX Platforms announced its acquisition of Belami for $33 million in February 2023.

– 1-800-FLOWERS.COM closed its acquisition of Things Remembered for $5 million in January 2023.

– New Wave Innovations announced its acquisition of Boatzon Holdings at an undisclosed value in January 2023.


Update: Consumer and Retail M&A Update – April, 2023

April, 2023

In Q1 2023, the median transaction value in Consumer & Retail was $17 million. In Q1 2023, strategic buyers accounted for 96% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– Crown Crafts closed its acquisition of Manhattan Group for $17 million in March 2023.

– An undisclosed buyer announced its acquisition of Franchise Group for $3.8 billion in March 2023.

– Perdoceo Education Corporation closed its acquisition of Coding Dojo for $81 million in February 2023.

– Dayou Plus announced its acquisition of Winia Electronics America for $16 million in February 2023.

– UniFirst Corporation closed its acquisition of Clean Uniform Company for $300 million in February 2023.


Update: Automotive M&A Update – April, 2023

April, 2023

In Q1 2023, the median transaction value in Automotive was $26 million. In Q1 2023, the strategic buyers accounted for 100% of transactions.

Select recent notable publicly announced M&A transactions:

– Fletcher Jones Automotive Group closed its acquisition of Carson Toyota for $49 million in February 2023.

– FOX Factory announced its acquisition of Custom Wheelhouse for $132 million in February 2023.

– Shell Oil Company closed its acquisition of Volta for $270 million in January 2023.

– First Brands Group closed its acquisition of Horizon Global Corporation for $408 million in January 2023.

– Royal Truck & Trailer Sales and Service closed its acquisition of Hudsonville Truck and Trailer Service at an undisclosed value in January 2023.