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Texas regional M&A update: H2 2021
Mar 28, 2022
M&A activity in Texas steadily climbs in the second half
While M&A activity in the first half of 2021 was slow with just 44 closed transactions, it picked up significantly in the second half with 72 closed transactions. These numbers are in closest alignment with pre-pandemic figures for the region, a great sign for H1 2022.
Additionally, the deal value for H2 2021 also increased to $14.9 billion from $10 billion in H1 2021, representing a substantial increase for the region’s deal activity.
Texas middle market M&A transactions
Number of announced transactions (1)
Source: S&P Capital IQ
(1) Includes only transactions with disclosed enterprise value between $10 and $1 billion
Information technology continues to drive M&A activity
As the most active sector in H2 2021, the information technology sector accounted for 25% of all closed M&A transactions, up from 23% of all closed transactions in H1 2021.
H1 2021 Texas middle market M&A transactions
Number of transactions by industry sector (1) (2)
Source: S&P Capital IQ
(1) Includes only transactions with disclosed enterprise value between $10 million and $1 billion.
(2) Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
(3) “Other” accounted for 3% of all transactions in H2 2021.
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For an in-depth look at M&A activity in Texas, download a free copy of the Texas regional M&A update: H2 2021. The report includes:
- Regional market activity
- M&A activity by market segment
- Transaction data for middle market M&A activity
- Buyers and targets by location
- Notable transactions closed during H2
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Baker Tilly Capital professionals develop mergers and acquisitions (M&A) updates in different industries and regions. These reports provide an overview of M&A activity, including:
- M&A activity by market segment
- Transaction data for middle market M&A activity
- Buyers and targets by location
- Notable transactions closed during the period of the report
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