Trends Driving M&A for Hospitality Technology Report Summary The hospitality technology sector continues to benefit from sustained investment as operators prioritize efficiency, guest experience, and data-driven decision-making amid rising labor and operating costs. Adoption of cloud-based PMS platforms, AI-enabled revenue management, and integrated guest engagement tools is accelerating across hotels, resorts, and alternative lodging models. […]
Subsector Report
Trends Driving M&A for Staffing Services Report Summary The staffing services sector is undergoing a structural evolution as employers increasingly prioritize workforce flexibility, specialized talent, and technology-enabled hiring models. Growth in the gig economy, hybrid and remote work, and data-driven recruiting has accelerated demand for project-based and fixed-fee engagements, particularly across healthcare, education, and technology […]
Trends Driving M&A for Aerospace, Defense & Space Report Summary The aerospace, defense, and space sector experienced robust M&A activity in 2025, with transaction volumes accelerating in the second half of the year amid improving macro visibility and strong sector fundamentals. Rebounding commercial aerospace demand, elevated global defense budgets, and rapid expansion of satellite and […]
Trends Driving M&A for industrial automation Report Summary The industrial automation sector continues to demonstrate resilience and long-term growth momentum, driven by accelerating adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, increased electrification, and sustained demand for data-driven manufacturing solutions. While investment in workflow software has moderated as capital spending normalizes, strategic and financial buyers remain highly active […]
Trends Driving M&A for Contract Manufacturing Report Summary The contract manufacturing sector is navigating a period of near-term normalization while remaining well-positioned for long-term growth driven by outsourcing demand, SKU proliferation, and increasing production complexity across consumer end markets. In 2025, M&A activity declined approximately 32% year-over-year as buyers and sellers adjusted to macroeconomic uncertainty, […]
Trends Driving M&A for Communications and Networking Technology Report Summary CLA Meridian Capital’s Technology Investment Banking team explores the transformation of the global connectivity ecosystem, driven by AI-enabled networks, edge computing, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) frameworks, and the rollout of 5G and 6G infrastructure. The report details how enterprise and telecom investments in cloud networking, […]
