|
|  |
|
|
May 16, 2001
Third-Generation Wireless Workup
3G Wireless M&A and Financing Activity
www.merger.com
by RCW Mirus' Technology Group
The buzz surrounding third generation (3G) wireless communications is undeniable, as evidenced by the recent surge of consolidation and financing activity within the sector. Developers, investors, and consumers pontificate which 3G standard will emerge victorious, if there is enough consumer and corporate demand, and who will be the first to successfully capitalize on a fully-deployed 3G wireless solution.
[FULL STORY]
|
May 15, 2001
Specialty Foods Industry
A Special Industry Spotlight
www.merger.com
by J.Hamon, Sr. Associate, Mirus
The specialty foods segment underwent significant consolidation in 2000. Rapid growth rates in key demographics, including health-conscious consumers should make the small- and mid-sized acquisitions of niche food companies more profitable in the long run than many of the recent mega-mergers in the industry. The premium valuations currently being paid for specialty foods companies present owners with a viable alternative to future earnings pressure and competition from the industry’s larger players. Furthermore, access to a strategic partner’s capital and mature marketing and distribution channels is a way for small companies to catapult a strong regional brand to the next level.
[FULL STORY]
|
May 16, 2001
CRM is Anything But Dead
www.merger.com
by P.Alternative & J.Gonzalez
Despite several market and technological challenges, the CRM industry is alive and kicking with increased sales and market penetration, moderate investment levels, and increasing M&A activity. The CRM industry, plagued by expensive customization and integration, a prolonged and difficult to prove ROI, and the on-going challenge associated with merging customer data from multiple interaction channels, was feared to suffer and dry up in light of harsh market conditions and retrenchment in IT spending. However, studies conducted by AMR, Gartner Group and other research firms, reveal that customer management and CRM remains one of the top three, if not number one, business priorities in 2001.
[FULL STORY]
|
May 16, 2001
The eSecurity Industry
Venture Capital Investments in the Information Security Industry
www.merger.com
by B.Eck, Principal, Mirus
Spending on information security products and services skyrocketed last year as denial of service attacks and computer viruses took center stage, generating tremendous media interest and costing U.S. companies billions of dollars. Where there is pain, there is market opportunity, and investment dollars are soon to follow.
[FULL STORY]
|
May 15, 2001
Tech Deals Conference
June 25-26, 2001 - Boston, MA
www.srinstitute.com/cx353
by h.pope
How to ride the market storm and negotiate winning deals - whether buying or selling - in a very TIGHT market. At this forum will be the M&A and transaction leaders that include investors, bankers, analysts and corporate executives. They will discuss their methods and strategies for successful deal negotiation, close and integration in these tough times.
For more information please visit www.srinstitute.com/cx353 or email ipakoys@srinstitute.com
[FULL STORY]
|
|
|
