Spotlight
Spotlight
An archive of past spotlight issues.
The martinwolf team tracks noteworthy mergers and acquisitions, and offers
commentary on issues that impact our industry.
19 Apr 2016
Lexmark Acquired by Apex Technology and PAG Asia Capital
Lexmark (NYSE:LXK) announced today that it has entered into a merger agreement with buyers including Apex Technology, PAG Asia Capital and Legend Capital. Publicly...
14 Apr 2016
Optiv Security Reportedly To Seek IPO In 2016
According to a report published in Bloomberg on Wednesday, Optiv Security has hired Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to prepare it for an initial public...
31 Mar 2016
IBM Acquires Bluewolf
IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced the acquisition of global consulting agency Bluewolf. Bluewolf will join IBM's Interactive Experience unit, part of the company's Global Business Services consulting division.
28 Mar 2016
NTT Data Acquires Dell’s Perot Systems
Japanese technology company NTT Data announced today that it was acquiring Dell subsidiary Perot Systems for approximately $3.05 billion, finally making official a transaction that...
24 Mar 2016
Sirius Computer Solutions Acquires Force 3
Sirius Computer Solutions, a national IT integrator, announced today that it acquired network security company Force 3. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but according to...
18 Mar 2016
IBM Acquires Optevia
IBM (NYSE:IBM) announced today that it acquired UK-based cloud CRM provider Optevia for an undisclosed amount. The company will be joining IBM's Global Business Services division...
17 Mar 2016
Blackstone Nears Acquisition of HP Enterprise Stake in MphasiS
According to recent media reports, Blackstone Group LP (NYSE:BX) is nearing a deal to acquire Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE)'s 60.5 percent ownership stake in..
16 Mar 2016
2016: The Melting Pot Market
Much of the news coverage about global markets so far this year has been negative, with investors and observers warily eyeing fragile markets on every continent...
18 Feb 2016
IBM Acquires Truven Health Analytics
IBM (NYSE:IBM) announced today that it had acquired healthcare data integration and analytics firm Truven Health Analytics for $2.6 billion, doubling the size of IBM's...