Dutch M&A Outlook – Technology as a deal driver across industries

Julie-Anna Needham, Media Consultant & Financial Journalist

“Around 85% of the jobs that today’s learners will be doing in 2030 haven’t been invented

yet.”

Source: Institute For The Future/Dell Technologies

“Emerging Technologies’ Impact on Society & Work in 2030”

McDonald’s to acquire Dynamic Yield to increase personalisation

Deal announced 25 March 2019

Hyundai signs deal with Yandex to develop autonomous vehicles

Deal announced 19 March 2019

More oil giants invest in VAKT January 2019

Graphcore secures further funding December 2018

TMT Megadeals in 2018

Semiconductor deals made a comeback…..

….despite the one that got away

2018 Telecoms, Media & Technology Europe

FY 2018 All Sectors

FY 2018 All Sectors

FY 2018 Telecoms, Media & Technology

FY 2018 All Sectors

FY 2018 Telecoms, Media & Technology

Q1-Q4 2018 Benelux

Savills Tech Cities Index (published February 2019) put

Amsterdam as 4th best tech city in the world after New York, San

Francisco and London

“Amsterdam is hot on its heels, rivalling London’s position as the global gateway to Europe. This

vibrant global hub benefits from a skilled, English-speaking workforce and scores well across all

categories.”