M&A Markets Slow Worldwide
US Activity Lowest Since 2004
Continuing weakness in the economy and credit market leads to lower Q1 2008 M&A activity across every segment.
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US VC-Backed Liquidity Drops to $8.2 Billion in Q1 08, Lowest Since 2005
Fewer IPOs, M&As for U.S. Companies in 1st Quarter Than a Year Ago, Acquisition Prices Fall As Well
In the first quarter of 2008, liquidity generated by mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and initial public offerings (IPOs) of venture-backed companies in the U.S. fell to $8.2 billion, the lowest quarterly total since the fourth quarter of 2005, according to the Quarterly U.S. Liquidity Report released today by Dow Jones VentureSource, the premier source for accurate, comprehensive venture capital data.
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Mercator Group Advises EMSI in Sale to Carrier Corporation
Unit of United Technologies Acquires Leading Green Building Consultancy
In February, Mercator Group announced that Carrier Corporation, a unit of United Technologies Corporation, has acquired Environmental Market Solutions, Inc., an environmental and green building consulting company with offices in Washington, D.C., Missouri, Beijing and Shanghai. Mercator Group initiated the transaction and acted as the exclusive advisor to EMSI. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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About Mercator
The Mercator Group offers Merger & Acquisition, consulting and implementation services to enhance value. We help businesses and non profit organizations develop and implement strategies and tactics to achieve their objectives.
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