Thursday, July 23, 2009

M&A

In the first six months of 2009, Indian companies were involved in 136 M&A deals, down nearly 54% from the same period last year
On value of announced deals, M&A activities fell 73% from a year ago to $5.4 billion (Rs26,136 crore). The average deal value dropped nearly 40% to $98 million.

Imperial Energy acquired by ONGC Videsh - $1900 mn in Jan 2009
Satyam Computers acquired by Tech Mahindra - $576 mn in April
Dempo Mining Corp acquired by Sesa Goa - $ 350 mn in June
Vredestein banden acquired by Apollo Tyres - $ 300 mn in May
STel acquired by Sterling infotech - $230 mn in June

52% were domestic deals
23% were outbound deals
25% were Inbound deals

Total No - 136

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