Outsiders set sights on high tech

In 2016, some 70% technology companies were acquired by corporations operating in non-tech industries, according to The Boston Consulting Group’s analysts having analyzed activities in the global M&A market. Like in 1999 and 2007, the hi-tech market yet again tends to become the main driver of growth in the global M&A market — it accounted for almost 30% of mergers and acquisitions worldwide.

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