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Merger & Acquisition Transactions Exceed £815bn In 2021

Nwanne Ikemefune by Nwanne Ikemefune
June 24, 2022
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Merger and acquisition deals in 2021 exceeded £815bn for the first time and overwhelming number of these were made by big tech giants targeting their SMEs, according to CFC.

CFC report says these tech giants deals are different from other deals and brokers have a role in helping technology clients and their SME targets mitigate the unique risks they face when considering M&A.

“Of the 616 acquisitions collectively made by Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft in recent years, 400 were SME tech companies,” says Joe Perrett, transaction liability private enterprise product manager at CFC.

“For tech businesses, M&A risks are wide ranging and can differ great to those of traditional businesses. These risks are not necessarily in physical assets but are often intangible and in many cases unique.”

Perrett says that as tech M&A transactions continue to increase, claims are also on the rise. “Brokers can play a vital role in helping facilitate a smoother transaction and give their tech clients peace of mind by ensuring they understand the unique risks that any deal presents and helping them to access fit for purpose insurance protection.”

Top three tech M&A risks (Source: CFC)

1. Intellectual property: Often the most fundamental and valuable asset, which gives a tech company its purpose. In a sector with IP at the core of its value, litigation will be commonplace as businesses look to protect their most valuable assets and obtain competitive advantage. Representations and warranties are likely to include IP, so sellers could be liable for any problems that arise post deal. It is worth noting that E&O policies typically exclude patent litigation.

2. Data protection: As tech companies are often data custodians because their customers trust them with their data in large volumes, they have higher levels of exposure to data protection regulation. In tech M&A transactions, data breach issues which surface after a deal can lead to hefty claims and lengthy litigation.

3. Cyber security: The implications of a cyber security breach within tech firms are probably greater than those in any other sector, in part related to data protection as cyber attacks can have a flow-on effect on a tech company’s customer base, which can result in litigation. In tech M&A, cyber security and risk exposure are analysed in detail during the due diligence process.

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