Ongoing economic uncertainty and market instability continue to affect investor confidence causing M&A activity during the first quarter of 2023 to decline. Industrial tech M&A totaled 94 acquisitions, representing a 33% decrease from the 141 deals in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Despite these challenges, our outlook remains cautiously optimistic for M&A activity as private equity and strategic acquirers alike remain committed to their inorganic growth strategies. Dealmakers view the landscape positively, actively targeting complementary companies and in a less frothy valuation environment.
Learn more about broader trends examined in the Industrial Tech space and our sub-sector spotlight on Supply Chain Automation. Download our Q1 2023 report
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