Event Start Time: 08:30
Event End Time: 11:00
IT & Tech Services M&A: – Buyer Trends, Valuation Drivers, and Key Exit Strategies – What Lies Ahead in 2025 after a Challenging 2023/24
Join us in London, on September 26th from 8:30 am to 11:00 am. Over breakfast, our panel of experts will delve into the Tech Services M&A market, outline the impact of recent economic shifts on buyer and investor behaviour, reveal key insights into what makes a business more attractive and increases valuation, and share their predictions for the next 12-18 months to help you consider the impact and opportunities for your business in 2025.
During our thought-provoking panel session, you’ll gain valuable insider perspectives from both the ‘buy side’ and the ‘sell side’, featuring:
- Insights from an M&A Deal Maker: Bruce Green, Director at Technology Holdings, is a leading Tech Services M&A deal maker, who brings over 10 years’ experience advising clients on their business exits. He has witnessed the evolving M&A landscape and knows how businesses should best position themselves, to navigate future challenges.
- The Buyer’s Perspective: Christine Olmsted, Managing Director of Corporate Development and Strategy at Synechron, brings over 25 years of experience in tech services corporate development. As an active strategic acquirer, she has made dozens of acquisitions, and offers a valuable perspective on the mindset of a buyer.
- The PE Investor’s Viewpoint: Tom Maizels, Partner at Horizon Capital, has over 10 years’ experience as an active PE investor in the technology sector. He offers a unique viewpoint, combining insights from both the investor and seller. Tom understands what investors are looking for and how behaviours have evolved.
- Strategic Advice from a Consultant: Dan Egerton, Managing Partner of Actus, offers strategic and operational advice for growing businesses, sharing insights and practical tips on how to prepare your business for an exit or position it optimally when opportunities arise.
- Corporate Lawyers Insights: Tim Birt, Senior Consultant at Osborne Clarke, brings extensive experience in the sector, with unparalleled and unique knowledge of what it takes to protect and maximise a business’s value. He will also address the critical role of innovation, entrepreneurial leadership, and succession management in building value.
Discussion Points and Key Takeaways:
- Understand what’s happened in the Tech Services M&A market: Experience a deep dive into the present state of the Tech Services M&A market, including changes underway, and the indicators for and against a return to increased activity in 2025.
- Gain an insider’s perspective on the current mindset of buyers and investors and what they are looking for: Discover how buyers and investors are evaluating businesses differently in the wake of a challenging macro-economic period in 2023/24.
- Receive practical tips on how to position your business for success: Walk away with actionable tips and strategies on what you can do now to set yourself up for an eventual ‘exit event’ and ultimately attract strong buyer and investor engagement for your business.
- Hear expert predictions on the market as we look ahead to 2025: Get an insider’s perspective on what the future holds for M&A in the Tech Services sector in 2025, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve.