When MSFT launched an unsolicited $44.6B acquisition bid for Yahoo!, it was clear that 2008 might set a record for global M&A, with digital media leading the way.
However, I think what you are seeing now with regards to deals in the $50-200M range is a sign of things to come. Yesterday Compete.com was acquired for TNS for $75M, with earn-outs creating an opportunity to double the payoff. continue reading...
