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NEW YORK — July 11, 2022 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2022 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — July 8, 2022 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2022 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — July 7, 2022 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2022 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 6, 2022 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its first half 2022 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2022 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2020 to 2021.

NEW YORK — July 5, 2022 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2022 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2020 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2020 to 2021.  

NEW YORK — July 1, 2022 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2022 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2022 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2020 to 2021.

NEW YORK — April 5, 2022 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2022 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Online and Mobile Industry during Q1 2022 and compares it with the past four quarters.

NEW YORK — April 4, 2022 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2022 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Media and Marketing Industry during Q1 2022 and compares it with the past four quarters.

NEW YORK — April 1, 2022 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2022 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Software Industry during Q1 2022 and compares it with the past four quarters.

NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkery Noyes Securities is pleased to announce it has been retained by Eliaz Therapeutics ("ETI"), developer of a groundbreaking, patent-protected therapeutic apheresis device (XGAL3®) that effectively removes Galectin-3 (GAL-3) from the blood plasma, as its financial advisor to assist the company in raising capital for the purposes of continued development and clinical trial advancement.

MEDLEY, Fla., Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Entopsis, Inc., the developer of an unbiased approach to diagnostics using bio-molecular signatures with a focus on oncology, today announced that it has engaged Berkery Noyes & Co. as its financial advisor to assist the company in pursuing strategic alternatives for their OpsisDx platform.

NEW YORK — July 13, 2021 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2021 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — July 12, 2021 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2021 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — July 7, 2021 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2021 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 6, 2021 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its first half 2021 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2021 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2019 to 2021.

NEW YORK — July 2, 2021 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2021 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2021 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2019 to 2020.  

NEW YORK — July 1, 2021 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2021 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2021 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2019 to 2020.

New York, NY – June 7, 2021– Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, announced today that David Loechner has joined the firm as Managing Director.

1. Raising the Capital Gains Tax Rate on High Income Earners

The unprecedented challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic have given rise to new opportunities for healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Healthcare companies are digitizing their operations and seeking new ways to utilize abundant patient data, creating demand for a wide range of technologies. This includes data-driven patient engagement using artificial intelligence (AI), virtual visits, tele-prescribing, self-management tools, and home-based patient engagement. Businesses focused on medical devices, therapies, and diagnostics continue to be attractive acquisition targets as well.

The financial technology and information industry is quickly changing, due in part to the disruption from COVID-19. Whether it’s the rapid adoption of e-commerce, mobile payments, or digital wallets, many trends that have been underway for quite a while are being accelerated.

Pandemic-induced disruptions are having a profound impact on the entire education industry. Students, teachers, and administrators continue to grapple with the abrupt shift from in-person to blended or fully online modes of learning. Technological advances and digital classrooms are transforming the ways in which students learn and collaborate. Digital solutions and online assessment tools long popular in Higher-Ed are becoming increasingly relied upon in K-12. For example, given that many K-12 students are now relying on laptops and tablets for their lessons, there is a need for tools and content that is tailored to their learning needs.

Introduction – 2020 was a tumultuous year for businesses and the global economy with the onset of COVID-19. Drastic changes have occurred in the way people go about their lives, entire industries have been upended, and the social and economic impacts of the pandemic linger on.

NEW YORK — January 11, 2021 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2020 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry. 

NEW YORK — January 8, 2021 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2020 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry. 

NEW YORK — January 7, 2021 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2020 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry. 

NEW YORK — January 6, 2021 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2020 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Online and Mobile Industry during 2020 and compares it with data covering 2018 and 2019. 

NEW YORK — January 5, 2021 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2020 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Media and Marketing Industry during 2020 and compares it with data covering 2018 and 2019. 

NEW YORK — January 4, 2021 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2020 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Software Industry during 2020 and compares it with data covering 2018 and 2019. 

NEW YORK — October 8, 2020 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2020 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — October 7, 2020 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2020 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — October 6, 2020 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2020 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — October 5, 2020 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2020 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the three-month period and compares it with data for the previous six quarters.

NEW YORK — October 2, 2020 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2020 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the three-month period and compares it with data for the previous six quarters.

NEW YORK — October 1, 2020 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2020 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the three-month period and compares it with data for the previous six quarters.

Over the past few months, we have received countless questions from business owners who are wondering how the pandemic might affect the overall M&A market and the potential impact on their companies. Martin Magida, Managing Director at Berkery Noyes, recently recorded a webinar on the current state of M&A activity. Some of the topics covered include:

NEW YORK — July 8, 2020 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2020 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — July 7, 2020 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2020 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — July 6, 2020 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2020 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 3, 2020 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its first half 2020 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2020 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2018 to 2019.

NEW YORK — July 2, 2020 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2020 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2020 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2018 to 2019.  

NEW YORK — July 1, 2020 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2020 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2020 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2018 to 2019.

There has been a steady increase in M&A activity in the education market. Strategic players in the space are seeking to adapt to a shift in learning modalities while financial sponsors have become interested in the opportunity presented by a sector in transition. In many instances, there is an ongoing shift from live, in-person instruction to a model that emphasizes online or blended learning.

Strategic buyers are looking to jump start revenue growth or move into adjacent markets. They are acquiring businesses to build out their product portfolio and broaden their customer footprint. At the same time, private equity has capital available and is seeking to acquire or back unique opportunities with large market potential. This includes the physician practice sector and expanding into specialties such as orthopedics, urology, and oncology.

Private equity firms as well as strategics that are looking to extend their product offerings are showing a high level of interest in this expanding and rapidly changing market. End-users of financial technology solutions in general are often diverse, global, and well capitalized institutions with significant IT spend at their disposal. A sizable number are actively seeking tools that drive alpha, reduce costs, or assist in compliance. The return on investment for financial technology and information customers can be high, encouraging users to view these technologies as not only productivity solutions but also profit generators.

NEW YORK — January 8, 2020 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2019 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry. 

NEW YORK — January 6, 2020 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2019 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Online and Mobile Industry during 2019 and compares it with data covering 2017 and 2018. 

NEW YORK — January 3, 2020 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2019 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Media and Marketing Industry during 2019 and compares it with data covering 2017 and 2018. 

NEW YORK — January 2, 2020 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2019 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Software Industry during 2019 and compares it with data covering 2017 and 2018. 

NEW YORK — October 9, 2019 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2019 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — October 8, 2019 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2019 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — October 7, 2019 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2019 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — October 4, 2019 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2019 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the three-month period and compares it with data for the six previous quarters.

NEW YORK — October 3, 2019 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2019 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the three-month period and compares it with data for the six previous quarters.

NEW YORK — October 2, 2019 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2019 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the three-month period and compares it with data for the six previous quarters.

NEW YORK — July 10, 2019 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2019 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — July 8, 2019 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2019 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — July 8, 2019 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2019 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 3, 2019 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its first half 2019 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2019 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2017 to 2018.

NEW YORK — July 2, 2019 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2019 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2019 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2017 to 2018.  

NEW YORK — July 1, 2019 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2019 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2019 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2017 to 2018.

The use of real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE) within healthcare systems is growing significantly as stakeholders face pressure to satisfy the needs of a changing industry. According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), RWD is defined as “data relating to patient health status and/or the delivery of health care routinely collected from a variety of sources.” Such sources can include electronic medical records (EMRs), genomic studies, and even social media and wearable devices. RWE is then derived from the analysis of RWD, “providing clinical evidence about the usage and potential benefits or risks of a medical product.” [1]

NEW YORK — January 18, 2019 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2018 mergers and acquisitions trend report for Private Equity in the Information Industry.

Education Partners, a software platform that helps college students with the financial aid process;

Veritas Capital and Evergreen Coast Capital’s announced acquisition of athenahealth, a provider of network-enabled services for hospital and ambulatory customers, for $5.6 billion;

A Blackstone Group led consortium’s announced acquisition of a 55 percent stake in Thomson Reuters’ Financial & Risk division for $11 billion;

Walmart’s acquisition of a majority stake in Flipkart Online Services, an e-commerce marketplace based in India, for $16 billion;

Chinese e-commerce platform Meituan’s announced acquisition of Mobike, a bike sharing company that allows users of its mobile app to reserve and unlock bikes, for $3.4 billion;

NEW YORK — January 8, 2019 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2018 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Media and Marketing Industry during 2018 and compares it with data covering 2016 and 2017.

Privacy – After a year of awful public relations for the advertising-based online giants, 2019 may well be the breakout year for online privacy rights. As described in The Security Ledger, six months after GDPR went into effect, the true impact of the EU law is beginning to be felt around the world. [2] For the first time, complaints are being lodged and fines levied against non-compliant firms. Companion legislation is being planned or implemented everywhere from California to Colorado, India and Brazil.

Imperva, a cybersecurity company that offers activity monitoring and risk management solutions for critical business data and applications, for $1.81 billion;

NEW YORK — July 30, 2018 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2018 mergers and acquisitions trend report for Private Equity in the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 27, 2018 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2018 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — July 25, 2018 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2018 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — July 24, 2018 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2018 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 23, 2018 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2018 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 18, 2018 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its first half 2018 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2018 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2016 to 2017.

NEW YORK — July 10, 2018 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2018 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2018 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2016 to 2017.

NEW YORK — July 9, 2018 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2018 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2018 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2016 to 2017.

NEW YORK — April 20, 2018 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2018 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — April 19, 2018 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2018 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Online and Mobile Industry during Q1 2018 and compares it with the past four quarters.

NEW YORK — April 12, 2018 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2018 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Media and Marketing Industry during Q1 2018 and compares it with the past four quarters.

SS&C Technologies’ announced acquisition of DST Systems, a provider of specialized technology, strategic advisory, and business operations outsourcing to the financial and healthcare industries, for $5.6 billion;

Splunk’s February 2018 acquisition of Phantom Cyber for $350 million. Phantom’s automated threat response capability made it a highly sought after asset, particularly as companies struggle to deploy sufficient human resources for cybersecurity.

Strategic volume declined six percent on an annual basis, from 362 to 341 deals. Strategic acquirers represented 76 percent of aggregate volume and 24 percent of value in 2017.

Strategic buyers represented 78 percent of volume in 2016, which was nearly constant over 2016.

Strategic volume stayed nearly the same from 2016 to 2017, representing 71 percent on the industry’s total activity over the past year.

The corporate tax rate decreases to 21% starting in 2018. Unlike changes to individual tax rates, which are due to sunset in 2026, the corporate tax reduction is permanent, meaning any future change will require an act of Congress. The corporate alternative minimum tax (AMT) has also been eliminated.

Aon's technology-enabled HR platform (now known as Alight Solutions) acquired by Blackstone

NEW YORK — January 24, 2018 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for Private Equity in the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — January 23, 2018 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — January 18, 2018 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — January 17, 2018 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — January 16, 2018 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — January 11, 2018 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Online and Mobile Industry during 2017 and compares it with data covering 2015 and 2016.

NEW YORK — January 10, 2018 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Media and Marketing Industry during 2017 and compares it with data covering 2015 and 2016.

Hexadite, a cyber-security company that uses artificial intelligence software to investigate online threats and provide automated responses, for a reported $100 million;

Investment Bank Marks 30th Anniversary by Doubling Space, Expanding Staff

2017 has been a significant year for cryptocurrencies, particularly bitcoin and ethereum. As of October 31st, the price of bitcoin year-to-date has risen more than 400 percent while ethereum has increased more than 3,700 percent. The current market capitalization of bitcoin is about $102 billion, up from $11 billion in October of 2016. Ethereum has a current market capitalization of about $29 billion, compared to less than $1 billion in October of 2016.[1]

NEW YORK — October 19, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for Private Equity in the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — October 17, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — October 13, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — October 12, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — October 11, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — October 5, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the three-month period and compares it with data for the six previous quarters.

NEW YORK — October 4, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the three-month period and compares it with data for the six previous quarters.

NEW YORK — October 2, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the three-month period and compares it with data for the six previous quarters.

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NEW YORK — July 24, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for Private Equity in the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 21, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — July 20, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — July 17, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 13, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 12, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its first half 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2017 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2015 to 2016.

NEW YORK — July 10, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2017 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2015 to 2016. 

New York — June 29, 2017 — The M&A Advisor announced the winners of the 8th Annual Emerging Leaders Awards on Thursday, June 29th.

We recently had the pleasure of attending the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM) Annual Conference/Exhibition in New Orleans, and left even more excited about the future of the human capital management (HCM) space. While there was no shortage of information to walk away with, here are just a few of our simple observations trying to distill down a very full few days (with the caveat that these aren't by any means new concepts):

Berkery Noyes Releases M&A Infographic For Full Year 2016

We have a certain spouse in our family who sees things as being either black or white. The cones in her mental retina are incapable of gleaning the grey or any other shade from a given situation.

TelaDoc's acquisition of Healthiest You, a tech-enabled health and solution centered on telehealth engagement to more than 4,000 employer groups throughout the United States, for $125 million;

NEW YORK — April 6, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — April 5, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Online and Mobile Industry during Q1 2017 and compares it with the past four quarters.

NEW YORK — April 4, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Media and Marketing Industry during Q1 2017 and compares it with the past four quarters.

NEW YORK — April 3, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2017 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Software Industry during Q1 2017 and compares it with the past four quarters.

NEW YORK — January 26, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for Private Equity in the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — January 25, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

New York, NY – January 23, 2017 – Berkery Noyes, a leading independent investment bank, announced today that Martin Magida has joined the firm as Managing Director. In this role, Martin will primarily assist clients with raising growth capital in the debt and equity markets. He will also provide mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to companies throughout the middle market. 

If you have a well-run company that has had staying power or enjoys a strong reputation, you've likely received an unsolicited call from an acquirer expressing an interest in the company. With stock prices relatively high, interest rates low and capital readily available, private company owners are increasingly being approached by both strategic buyers and private equity firms to acquire their company.

"Coffee is for closers"…..an immortal line from the movie Glengarry Glen Ross.

We've all been reading about the unprecedented demand for acquisitions on the part of private equity firms and corporate buyers. For the former, nearly $1 trillion of "dry powder" and persistent low interest rates have created a feeding frenzy to find the next deal. Strategic buyers, after years of right sizing their business and re-evaluating their cost structure, are now looking to increase revenue, and realize that a prudent acquisition program may be the most efficient means to get there.

NEW YORK — January 19, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — January 13, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — January 12, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — January 11, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Online and Mobile Industry during 2016 and compares it with data covering 2014 and 2015.

NEW YORK — January 5, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Media and Marketing Industry during 2016 and compares it with data covering 2014 and 2015.

NEW YORK — January 4, 2017 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Software Industry during 2016 and compares it with data covering 2014 and 2015.

NEW YORK — October 25, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for Private Equity in the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — October 24, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — October 19, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — October 14, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — October 13, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — October 12, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the three-month period and compares it with data for the six previous quarters.

NEW YORK — October 6, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the three-month period and compares it with data for the six previous quarters.

NEW YORK — October 3, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the three-month period and compares it with data for the six previous quarters.

New York, NY, August 26, 2016 – The M&A Advisor is pleased to announce the finalists of the 15th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. Berkery Noyes had two deals recognized and received five nominations: FTV Capital's equity investment in True Potential, which was nominated in the Financials Sector Deal of the Year, Cross-Border Deal of the Year, Private Equity Deal of the Year, and M&A Deal of the Year categories; and Leeds Equity Partners' investment in Project Management Academy, which was nominated in the Professional Services B-to-B Deal of the Year category.

NEW YORK — July 25, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for Private Equity in the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 20, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — July 14, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — July 13, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 11, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 7, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its first half 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2016 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2014 to 2015.

NEW YORK — July 6, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2016 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2014 to 2015. 

NEW YORK — July 5, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2016 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2014 to 2015.

Strong balance sheets, less restrictive lending, and more plentiful private sellers are fueling deal activity. Valuations have also been robust over the past few years, especially as financial sponsors compete with strategic acquires for companies that have attractive components such as recurring revenue models, high margins, continuous growth, diversified customer concentration, and proprietary technology in markets with a barrier to entry.

NEW YORK — April 14, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — April 12, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Online and Mobile Industry during Q1 2016 and compares it with the past four quarters.

Introduction

NEW YORK — April 7, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Media and Marketing Industry during Q1 2016 and compares it with the past four quarters.

NEW YORK — April 4, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2016 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Software Industry during Q1 2016 and compares it with the past four quarters.

Introduction

NEW YORK — January 22, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for Private Equity in the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — January 21, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — January 20, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — January 13, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — January 13, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — January 11, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Online and Mobile Industry during 2015 and compares it with data covering 2013 and 2014.

NEW YORK — January 6, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Media and Marketing Industry during 2015 and compares it with data covering 2013 and 2014.

NEW YORK — January 4, 2016 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Software Industry during 2015 and compares it with data covering 2013 and 2014.

Introduction

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. & HAWTHORNE, N.Y., Oct 22, 2015 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Kaplan, Inc., the global education services company and largest subsidiary of Graham Holdings GHC, -2.42% has agreed to acquire SmartPros, Ltd. (nasdaq-cm:SPRO), a leading provider of accredited professional education and training, primarily in accountancy. Kaplan will pay approximately $16.9 million in cash or $3.57 per share.

NEW YORK — October 16, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for Private Equity in the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — October 15, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — October 14, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — October 9, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — October 8, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — October 7, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the three-month period and compares it with data for the six previous quarters.

NEW YORK — October 5, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the three-month period and compares it with data for the six previous quarters.

NEW YORK — October 1, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the three-month period and compares it with data for the six previous quarters.

TORONTO, ONTARIO, Aug 27, 2015 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- Medworxx Solutions Inc. (MWX) ("Medworxx" or the "Corporation"), a leader in clinical patient flow, and compliance and education solutions, and Aptean, Inc., through an affiliate ("Aptean"), a leading provider of industry-focused mission critical enterprise software solutions, with experience acquiring and growing highly profitable companies announced today that they have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement") pursuant to which Aptean will beneficially acquire, in an all-cash transaction, all of the issued and outstanding class a common shares (the "Common Shares") of the Corporation by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act (the "Arrangement"). As of the date of this press release, holders of approximately 13.5 million Common Shares (17.8 million on a fully diluted basis), representing approximately 49.4% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares (50.5% on a fully diluted basis), have entered into lock-up agreements committing them to vote in favour of the Arrangement. Upon closing of this transaction, the Corporation will operate as a standalone business unit owned by Aptean and will continue to operate under the Medworxx name.

New York, NY, August 4, 2015 – Berkery Noyes, a leading independent investment bank, announced today that Vineet Asthana has joined the firm as Managing Director in the Telecom, Media and Technology (TMT) group.

NEW YORK — July 22, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for Private Equity in the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 20, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — July 15, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — July 13, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 10, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 9, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2015 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2013 to 2014. 

NEW YORK — July 8, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its first half 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2015 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2013 to 2014.

NEW YORK — July 6, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2015 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2013 to 2014.

NEW YORK — April 16, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — April 8, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Media and Marketing Industry during Q1 2015 and compares it with the past four quarters.

NEW YORK — April 6, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Online and Mobile Industry during Q1 2015 and compares it with the past four quarters.

NEW YORK — April 1, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2015 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Software Industry during Q1 2015 and compares it with the past four quarters.

NEW YORK — January 26, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for Private Equity in the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — January 22, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — January 21, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — January 15, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — January 13, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — January 8, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Online and Mobile Industry during 2014 and compares it with data covering 2012 and 2013.

NEW YORK — January 7, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Media and Marketing Industry during 2014 and compares it with data covering 2012 and 2013.

NEW YORK — January 5, 2015 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Software Industry during 2014 and compares it with data covering 2012 and 2013.

NEW YORK — October 29, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for Private Equity in the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — October 27, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — October 22, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — October 16, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — October 8, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — October 7, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the three-month period and compares it with data for the six previous quarters.

NEW YORK — October 6, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the three-month period and compares it with data for the six previous quarters.

NEW YORK — October 2, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the three-month period and compares it with data for the six previous quarters.

Over the past year, credit card and customer information breaches in major U.S. retailers Target and Neiman Marcus, as well as the restaurant chain P.F. Chang's, have made national headlines. The effects of these breaches, which include the potential exposure of one-third of Americans' credit card or personal information,^[1] propelled the issue of credit card security into the national consciousness.

Ellie Mae Bolsters Content and Service Offerings With Acquisition of Leading Mortgage Information and Guidelines Provider

NEW YORK — July 24, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for Private Equity in the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 23, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — July 17, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — July 14, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 11, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 9, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its first half 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2014 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2012 to 2013.

NEW YORK — July 3, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2014 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2012 to 2013.

NEW YORK — July 1, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2014 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2012 to 2013.

NEW YORK — April 17, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — April 16, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Online and Mobile Industry during Q1 2014 and compares it with the past four quarters.

NEW YORK — April 14, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Media and Marketing Industry during Q1 2014 and compares it with the past four quarters.

M&A volume in the financial technology and information market has shown solid gains over the past year. In the Payments segment, acquirers are looking to take advantage of big data, address holes in data security, and adapt to new regulations. From a commercial business standpoint, paper-to-electronic conversion and mobile check depositing for corporate customers is having a noticeable impact on the banking market.

Strategic buyers accounted for 75 percent of volume and 49 percent of value in 2013, which was about the same relative to 2012.

Education M&A activity continues to rebound at a steady pace, as companies in the cyclical subsectors such as childcare services and corporate training benefit from an improving economic environment. There is currently an opportunity for acquirers to take advantage of the digital adoption in education and the potential to create new pathways for instruction and credentialing.

NEW YORK — April 7, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2014 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Software Industry during Q1 2014 and compares it with the past four quarters.

NEW YORK — January 30, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for Private Equity in the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — January 29, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — January 27, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — January 16, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — January 15, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — January 13, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Online and Mobile Industry during 2013 and compares it with data covering 2011 and 2012.

NEW YORK — January 9, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Media and Marketing Industry during 2013 and compares it with data covering 2011 and 2012.

NEW YORK — January 6, 2014 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Software Industry during 2013 and compares it with data covering 2011 and 2012.

NEW YORK — October 21, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for Private Equity in the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — October 17, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — October 16, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — October 9, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — October 8, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — October 7, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the three-month period and compares it with data for the six previous quarters.

NEW YORK — October 3, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the three-month period and compares it with data for the six previous quarters.

NEW YORK — October 1, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the three-month period and compares it with data for the six previous quarters.

As the U.S. economy continues to recover, many companies are beginning to shift their focus away from survivability and towards increasing their corporate risk management programs. Some of the problems associated with the financial crisis could have been mitigated if effective risk management solutions had been implemented. In order to hedge against unforeseen future risks, companies are beginning to more comprehensively assess their risk management and compliance needs.

NEW YORK — July 23, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for Private Equity in the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 22, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — July 18, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — July 16, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 15, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 11, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its first half 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2013 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2011 to 2012.

NEW YORK — July 10, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2013 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2011 to 2012.

NEW YORK — July 8, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its half year 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity during the first half of 2013 and compares it with the four previous six-month periods from 2011 to 2012.

Strategic buyers want to buoy anemic revenue growth by acquiring fast growing, recurring revenue niche solution providers. They are also determined to accelerate their own growth by making acquisitions in order to provider fuller product suites, which they can up-sell and cross-sell to their client base.

NEW YORK — April 18, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — April 10, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Online and Mobile Industry during Q1 2013 and compares it with the past four quarters.

NEW YORK — April 8, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Media and Marketing Industry during Q1 2013 and compares it with the past four quarters.

NEW YORK — April 3, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its Q1 2013 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Software Industry during Q1 2013 and compares it with the past four quarters.

Banks and credit unions are encountering a new regulatory framework, in which improved technology and automated solutions are increasingly necessary to maintain compliance. Regulations are having a notable impact on electronic record keeping, social media monitoring, and oversight of traditional marketing practices. The greater focus on enforcement is encouraging financial institutions to become more proactive in meeting regulatory mandates.

There are significant changes occurring in the payments (PMT) industry, which is drawing heightened attention from both strategic and financial acquirers. This includes the creation of enterprise payments hubs that can lower processing costs, as well as the more extensive use of mobile payments systems. Demand in emerging markets, regulations, and mobile payments technology is also having an impact on growth projections.

NEW YORK — January 28, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — January 22, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for Private Equity in the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — January 17, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — January 16, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — January 10, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — January 9, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Online and Mobile Industry during 2012 and compares it with data covering 2010 and 2011.

NEW YORK — January 7, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Media and Marketing Industry during 2012 and compares it with data covering 2010 and 2011.

NEW YORK — January 3, 2013 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its full year 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Software Industry during 2012 and compares it with data covering 2010 and 2011.

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Improvement in the Real Estate and Mortgage Market

NEW YORK — October 15, 2012 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for Private Equity in the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — October 11, 2012 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — October 10, 2012 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — October 9, 2012 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — October 4, 2012 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — October 3, 2012 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Online and Mobile Industry across the three-month period and compares it with data for the six previous quarters.

NEW YORK — October 2, 2012 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Media and Marketing Industry across the three-month period and compares it with data for the six previous quarters.

NEW YORK — October 1, 2012 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its third quarter 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes M&A activity in the Software Industry across the three-month period and compares it with data for the six previous quarters.

NEW YORK — July 20, 2012 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its first half 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for Private Equity in the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 19, 2012 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its first half 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

NEW YORK — July 17, 2012 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its first half 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Healthcare/Pharma Information and Technology Industry.

NEW YORK — July 16, 2012 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its first half 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 11, 2012 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its first half 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Information Industry.

NEW YORK — July 6, 2012 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its first half 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Online and Mobile Industry.

NEW YORK — July 5, 2012 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its first half 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Software Industry.

NEW YORK — July 5, 2012 — Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its first half 2012 mergers and acquisitions trend report for the Media and Marketing Industry.

Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its First Quarter 2012 Mergers and Acquisitions Trend Report for the Information Industry.

Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its First Quarter 2012 Mergers and Acquisitions Trend Report for the Online and Mobile Industry.

Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its First Quarter 2012 Mergers and Acquisitions Trend Report for the Media and Marketing Industry. Transaction volume in the Media and Marketing Industry improved seven percent. In addition, transaction value increased for the second consecutive quarter, representing a 38 percent increase from Q3 2011 and a 10 percent gain in comparison to Q4 2011. The Marketing segment, which saw overall deal activity rise 13 percent, was bolstered by Digital Marketing's 68 percent rise in volume. According to Kathleen Thomas, managing director at Berkery Noyes, "Content delivery is in the midst of a permanent transformation. Marketers have vast opportunities in front of them to reach customers effectively and efficiently and businesses have compelling new models to attract and monetize end users." For example, OwnerIQ's acquisition of DiJiPOP shows demand in the marketplace for solutions that facilitate the conversion of website visitors into paying customers. Targeted advertising and paid product placements that occur in real time are becoming even more popular among retailers, as highlighted by their more frequent use of social media to identify and engage potential consumers. With 99 transactions, Internet Media M&A volume remained constant compared to the previous quarter. Nonetheless, one area of the Internet Media segment – online shopping guides – saw a 43 percent increase in volume. Groupon's acquisition of Adku, The Home Depot's acquisition of Redbeacon, and TaskRabbit's acquisition of SkillSlate all highlight buyer interest in companies that help consumers receive personalized recommendations. These types of customized results, which redirect people intelligently, are often formulated based upon prediction engines, proprietary search algorithms, and location based technologies. Within the Internet Media segment, Groupon was the most active acquirer. Besides its acquisition of Adku, the deal site has completed two other Media and Marketing Industry acquisitions thus far in 2012: UpTake Networks and Hyperpublic. In comparison, Groupon had six information acquisitions for all of 2011, and most of those transactions were focused on the Online and Mobile Industry. With five acquisitions, United Business Media Limited (UBM) led the Exhibitions, Conferences, and Seminar segment to its strongest quarter in the last 15 months. In the Entertainment segment, 18 of the 38 deals for the quarter were either video or online games. "Zynga's acquisition of OMGPOP.com for $180 million demonstrates the potential for M&A in social gaming, an area that appears poised for growth," said Berkery Noyes managing director Evan Klein." Mobile in particular is one of the fastest growing components of social gaming. Similar to last quarter, 33 percent of video game transactions in Q1 2012 placed into this category.

Berkery Noyes, an independent mid-market investment bank, today released its First Quarter 2012 Mergers and Acquisitions Trend Report for the Software Industry. Q1 2012 transaction value in the Software Industry increased 10 percent, whereas transaction volume declined 10 percent compared to the previous quarter. Within the niche software classification, which is software designed to be used by specific vertical industries, software targeted to financial firms was one of the most active segments. The largest related deal for the quarter was Vista Equity Partners' announced acquisition of Misys, a provider of banking and financial services software solutions, for $2 billion. Upon deeper inspection, 52 percent of financial software deals in Q1 2012 were related to capital markets. According to Berkery Noyes managing director Peter Ognibene, "Big data is increasing the demands on trading, modeling, executing, and portfolio management." Two niche capital markets software transactions, Envestnet's announced acquisition of Tamarac and SEI Investments' announced acquisition of NorthStar Systems International, pertained directly to wealth management. Cloud computing is continuing to have a significant impact on the enterprise software landscape. Oracle's announced acquisition of Taleo for $1.9 billion was the largest business software transaction in Q1 2012, while Blackbaud's announced acquisition of Convio for $274 million was the tenth largest deal in the Software Industry. Symantec Corporation's announced acquisition of LiveOffice Corporation for $115 million was one of the largest infrastructure software transactions for the quarter. Regarding this segment, transactions with a specific focus on security increased 75 percent over Q4 2011. "As indicated by Safenet's acquisition of Cryptocard, Alert Logic's acquisition of Armorlogic, and TrustWave's announced acquisition of M86 Security this quarter, there is healthy demand for companies offering cloud based and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) cyber security solutions," said Christopher Young, managing director at Berkery Noyes. M&A relating to security was responsible for 30 percent of infrastructure software deals in the quarter, compared to 15 percent in Q4 2011. Several of these involved mobile security solutions. For instance, Symantec's acquisition of Nukona and Odyssey Software, the company's two other Q1 2012 deals, focus on security for mobile devices. Twitter's January acquisition of Dasient, a cloud based company that helps avert malware attacks, shows the social networking site is committed to securing its user's data. This comes in the aftermath of Twitter's Q4 2011 acquisition on Whisper Systems, a security software startup for mobile platforms. A copy of the Q1 2012 SOFTWARE INDUSTRY M&A TREND REPORT is available at the Berkery Noyes website.

Berkery Noyes, an independent middle market investment bank, today released its Full Year 2011 Mergers and Acquisitions trend report for Private Equity in the Information Industry.

Berkery Noyes, an independent middle market investment bank, today released its 2011 Full Year Mergers and Acquisitions trend report for the Education Industry.

Berkery Noyes, an independent middle market investment bank, today released its 2011 Full Year Mergers and Acquisitions trend report for the Pharma & Healthcare Information and Technology Industry.

Berkery Noyes, an independent middle market investment bank, today released its 2011 Full Year Mergers and Acquisitions Trend Report for the Financial Technology & Information Industry.

Berkery Noyes, an independent middle market investment bank, today released its 2011 Full Year Mergers and Acquisitions Trend Report for the Online & Mobile Industry. The report analyzes the sector for 2011 and compares it with similar activity in 2009 and 2010.

Berkery Noyes, an independent middle market investment bank, today released its 2011 Full Year Mergers and Acquisitions Trend Report for the Software Industry. The report analyzes the sector for 2011 and compares it with similar activity in 2009 and 2010.

Berkery Noyes, an independent middle market investment bank, today released its 2011 Year End Mergers and Acquisitions Trend Report for the Media & Marketing Industry. The report analyzes the sector for 2011 and compares it to similar activity in 2009 and 2010.

Berkery Noyes, the leading independent investment bank specializing in the information content and technology industries, today released its Third Quarter 2011 Mergers and Acquisitions Update for the Information Industry.

Berkery Noyes, the leading independent investment bank specializing in the information content and technology industries, today released its Third Quarter 2011 Mergers and Acquisitions Update for Private Equity in the Information Industry.

Berkery Noyes, the leading independent investment bank specializing in the information content and technology industries, today released its Third Quarter 2011 Mergers and Acquisitions Update for the Education Industry.

Berkery Noyes, the leading independent investment bank specializing in the information content and technology industries, today released its Third Quarter 2011 Mergers and Acquisitions Update for the Financial Technology & Information Industry.

Berkery Noyes, the leading independent investment bank specializing in the information content and technology industries, today released its Third Quarter 2011 Mergers and Acquisitions Update for the Pharma and Healthcare Information and Technology Industry.

Berkery Noyes, the leading independent investment bank specializing in the information content and technology industries, today released its Third Quarter 2011 Mergers and Acquisitions Update for the Online & Mobile Industry.

Berkery Noyes, the leading independent investment bank specializing in the information content and technology industries, today released its Third Quarter 2011 Mergers and Acquisitions Update for the Media & Marketing Services Industry.

Berkery Noyes, the leading independent investment bank specializing in the information, content and technology industries, today released its Half Year Mergers and Acquisitions Trends Report for Private Equity in the Information Industry.

Berkery Noyes, the leading independent investment bank specializing in the information content and technology industries, today released its Half Year Mergers and Acquisitions Trends Report for the Pharma and Healthcare Information and Technology Industry.

Berkery Noyes, the leading independent investment bank specializing in the information content and technology industries, today released its Half Year Mergers and Acquisitions Trends Report for the Financial Technology and Information Industry.

Berkery Noyes, the leading independent investment bank specializing in the information content and technology industries, today released its Half Year Mergers and Acquisitions Trends Report for the Information

Berkery Noyes, the leading independent investment bank specializing in the information content and technology industries, today released its Half Year Mergers and Acquisitions Trends Report for the Online & Mobile Industry.

Berkery Noyes, the leading independent investment bank specializing in the information content and technology industries, today released its Half Year Mergers and Acquisitions Trends Report for the Media & Marketing Industry.

Berkery Noyes, the leading independent investment bank specializing in the information content and technology industries, today released its Half Year Mergers and Acquisitions Trends Report for the Software Industry.

Berkery Noyes, the leading independent investment bank specializing in the information content and technology industries, today released its First Quarter 2011 Software Industry M&A Report.

Berkery Noyes, the leading independent investment bank specializing in the information content and technology industries, today released its First Quarter 2011 Media Industry M&A Report.

Berkery Noyes, a leading middle market investment bank, has released its 2010 Private Equity in the Information Industry M&A Trends Report. This report analyzes merger and acquisition activity in 2010 and compares it with activity in the three previous years.

Berkery Noyes, a leading middle market investment bank, has released its 2010 Pharma & Healthcare Information and Technology Industry M&A Trends Report. This report analyzes merger and acquisition activity in 2010 and compares it with activity in the three previous years.

Berkery Noyes, a leading middle market investment bank, has released its 2010 Education Industry M&A Trends Report. This report analyzes merger and acquisition activity in the K-12, Post Secondary and Corporate and Professional markets in 2010 and compares it with activity in the three previous years.

Berkery Noyes, a leading middle market investment bank, has released its 2010 Financial Technology & Information M&A Trends Report. This report analyzes merger and acquisition activity in the Financial Technology Industry in 2010 and compares it with activity in the three previous years.

Berkery Noyes, a leading middle market investment bank, has released its 2010 Information M&A Trends Report. This report analyzes merger and acquisition activity in the Information Industry in 2010 and compares it with activity in the three previous years.

Berkery Noyes, a leading middle market investment bank, has released its 2010 Online M&A Trends Report. This report analyzes merger and acquisition activity in the Online Industry in 2010 and compares it with activity in the three previous years.

Berkery Noyes, a leading middle market investment bank, has released its 2010 Year Software M&A Trends Report. This report analyzes merger and acquisition activity in the Software Industry in 2010 and compares it with activity in the three previous years from 2007-2009.

New York – NEW YORK -- Berkery Noyes, a leading middle market investment bank, has released its 2010 Year End Media Merger & Acquisition Trends Report. This report analyzes M&A activity in the Media Industry in 2010 and compares it with activity in the years 2007-2009.

Our overall hypothesis at Berkery Noyes is that the independent investment research marketplace is finding its way amidst the previous market turmoil, recent and unwarranted issuer retaliations, the end of the Global Settlement monies and the declining number of investment management professionals.

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Berkery Noyes, a leading middle market investment bank, has released its 2010 Half Year Education M&A Trends Report. This report analyzes merger and acquisition activity in the Education Industry in the first half of 2010 and compares it with activity in the four previous sixth month periods from 2008-2009.

The much discussed Financial Reform bill has recently been signed, ushering in a new era of regulation in the financial industry. The bill, at its root, seeks to stop the more pernicious instruments and practices that, at least in part, have led the national economy to its current state. The steps prescribed within the legislation reflect a nation eager to not only insulate itself from further economic harm, but to learn, observe and understand American financial systems on a more intimate and probing level. The goal then is not to constrict financial activity, but to "promote the financial stability of the United States."

Berkery Noyes, a leading middle market investment bank, has released its 2010 Half Year Pharma and Healthcare Information and Technology M&A Trends Report. This report analyzes merger and acquisition activity in the Healthcare Industry in the first half of 2010 and compares it with activity in the four previous sixth month periods from 2008-2009.

Revenue multiples in the industry experienced a 210% half-to-half increase from 2.1 in 2nd Half 2009 to 3.8 in 1st Half 2010.

New York – NEW YORK -- Berkery Noyes, a leading middle market investment bank, has released its 2010 Half Year Private Equity Information Industry M&A Trends Report. This report analyzes merger and acquisition activity of private equity companies in the Information Industry for the first half of 2010 and compares it with activity in the four previous sixth month periods.

Berkery Noyes, a leading middle market investment bank, has released its 2010 Half Year Information M&A Trends Report. This report analyzes merger and acquisition activity in the Information Industry in the first half of 2010 and compares it with activity in the four previous sixth month periods from 2008-2009.

New York – NEW YORK -- Berkery Noyes, a leading middle market investment bank, has released its 2010 Half Year Online M&A Trends Report. This report analyzes merger and acquisition activity in the Online Industry in the first half of 2010 and compares it with activity in the four previous sixth month periods from 2008-2009.

New York – NEW YORK -- Berkery Noyes, a leading middle market investment bank, has released its 2010 Half Year Software M&A Trends Report. This report analyzes merger and acquisition activity in the Software Industry in the first half of 2010 and compares it with activity in the four previous sixth month periods from 2008-2009.

New York – NEW YORK -- Berkery Noyes, a leading middle market investment bank, has released its 2010 Half Year Media M&A Trends Report. This report analyzes merger and acquisition activity in the Media Industry in the first half of 2010 and compares it with activity in the four previous sixth month periods from 2008-2009.

Merger & Acquisition activity in the payment technology space is off to a good start in 2010. Royal Bank of Scotland Group has recently been forced to sell its payment processing business, WorldPay, by Europe's competition body. The transaction size speaks volumes for the potential in the payment processing industry. A recent article by Thomson Reuters reported that the total financing for this deal will be 1.5 billion pounds which would include 1 billion pounds of senior debt and 500 billion pounds of junior debt, indicating a purchase price of roughly 2.5 billion pounds.

First half to second half, 2009 M&A activity in the Financial Technology and Information segment ("Fintech") exhibited several signs of stabilization. Activity as measured by aggregate volume showed a modest 2% increase from 1st Half 2009 to 2nd Half 2009 while median enterprise value/revenue multiples increased by 6%. Peter Ognibene, Managing Director for Fintech, expects that "as financial market institutions begin to recover and increase vendor spend, content and IT firms servicing the space begin to show improved results which leads to a more robust M&A environment."

Revenue multiples in the Pharma and Healthcare Information Technology market experienced a significant half-to-half gain as exhibited by the 81% increase in the median enterprise value/revenue multiple from 1.1 in 1st Half 2009 to 2.0 in 2nd Half 2009. This rise brings the median enterprise value/revenue multiple within 76% of its peak in 1st Half 2008.

Software Industry M&A activity experienced a significant half-to-half gain as exhibited by the 83% increase in the median EV/revenue multiple from 1.2 in 1st Half 2009 to 2.2 in 2nd Half 2009. This rise brings the median EV/revenue multiple back to its 2007 level.2nd Half 2009 exhibited a moderate increase in both aggregate volume and aggregate value, versus 1st Half 2009. Half-to-half, aggregate value increased by 17% from approximately $18 billion to $21 billion, and aggregate volume increased by 5% from 341 deals to 358.

Private Equity M&A activity in the Information Industry experienced a significant half-to-half gain in aggregate value and a slight half-to-half increase in aggregate volume. Aggregate value increased 8 fold from approximately $2 billion in 1st Half 2009 to approximately $16 billion in 2nd Half 2009. Volumetrically, activity increased by 8.3% from 96 deals in 1st Half 2009 to 104 in 2nd Half 2009.

Information Industry M&A activity experienced a significant half-to-half gain in aggregate value and a slight half-to-half increase in aggregate volume. Aggregate value increased by 115% from approximately $27 billion in 1st Half 2009 to approximately $58 billion in 2nd Half 2009. Volumetrically, activity increased by 5% from 651 deals in 1st Half 2009 to 686 in 2nd Half 2009.

Berkery Noyes has published its Education Industry M&A Trends Report 2009, which compiles statistical information on mergers and acquisitions across the PreK-12, Postsecondary, and Corporate and Professional sectors.

Berkery Noyes' 2009 Recap and 2010 Predictions For the Mortgage Technology Market

Online & Wireless Industry M&A activity exhibited mixed trends in 2009 with a volumetric decline but a rise in aggregate value. Volume declined by 12% from 720 deals in 2008 to 636 in 2009. Aggregate value increased by 5% from $24.68 billion in 2008 to $25.83 billion in 2009.

Media Industry M&A activity exhibited mixed trends in 2009 with a volumetric decline but a rise in aggregate deal value. Volume declined by 37% from 700 deals in 2008 to 441 in 2009. However, aggregate deal value increased by 12% from $32.68 billion in 2008 to $36.51 billion in 2009. This rise in overall value for the year is primarily attributable to the Comcast – NBC Universal deal, announced on December 3, which has a transaction value of $13.75 billion.

New York, July 23, 2009 – While private equity investors were responsible for only 15% fewer announced transactions during the first half of 2009 compared to the same period of last year, the aggregate value of those transactions plummeted by 80%, the likely cause being continued tightness in the credit markets. The data indicates that while PE buyers' appetite for transactions remains healthy, limited access to leverage has significantly reduced the enterprise values of individual deals.

New York, July 8, 2009 – In line with market-wide M&A trends, both the volume and value of Media Industry transactions dropped sharply during the 1st Half of 2009 compared with the same period last year. In addition, the ongoing user-driven transition from traditional format to new media, which the industry has had difficulty monetizing, has compounded the effect of the global economic slowdown and resulted in a more marked decline in M&A activity than was seen in other Information industries.

New York, July 7, 2009 – M&A activity slowed significantly throughout the Information Industry in the 1st Half of 2009, as the total number of announced transactions fell by 29% and aggregate value dropped by 45%, compared with the same period in 2008. These trends indicate that while desire to do deals has been tempered, it does exist; but focus has shifted to smaller, strategic transactions.

New York, July 7, 2009 – In line with broad based M&A trends, deal activity in the Software Industry contracted in the 1st Half of 2009 from levels in the same period of last year. However, the rate of contraction has not been nearly as dramatic as in other Information Industry segments. Total transaction volume in the 1st Half of 2009 decreased by a modest 10% over the 1st Half of 2008, from 374 to 336 deals. Total transaction value in the 1st Half of 2009 decreased by 28% over the 1st Half of 2008, from $24.46 billion to $17.78 billion.

New York, July 6, 2009 – As expected, deal activity in the Online Industry as a whole has shown severe negative growth. Total transaction value in the 1st Half of 2009 decreased by 49% over the 1st Half of 2008, from $15.03 billion to $7.68 billion. However, in stark contrast to the overall downtrend, the number of transactions for the E-Commerce and Software as a Service (SaaS) segments has remained flat while the aggregate value of E-Commerce transactions specifically has increased by 17% from $2.81 billion in the 1st Half of 2008 to $3.29 billion in the 1st Half of 2009, proving that these segments remain important to the online marketplace. In comparison, the number of transactions in the E-Content and E-Marketing & Search segments both dropped approximately 22%.

NEW YORK, NY, JANUARY 11, 2008--Berkery Noyes, the leading investment bank providing mergers and acquisition advisory services to middle-market media, information and technology companies, announces the publication of its 2008 annual OUTLOOK + STRATEGIES. The complete report is now available online at https://berkerynoyes.com/visit/OS2008A.aspx

Leading Information Industry Investment Bank Taps Three Technology Pros to Drive Effort

NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2002 -- Berkery, Noyes & Co. announces the close of its eleventh transaction in 2002, defying the broader slowdown in mergers and acquisitions in the publishing and media market.

NEW YORK,   December 14, 1999 -- Tribune Education has agreed to acquire the high school academic product lines of South-Western Educational Publishing, a division of Thomson Learning. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

NEW YORK,  May 24, 1999 -- William J. Pesce, President and Chief Executive Officer of John Wiley & Sons, Inc., announced today that Wiley has signed an agreement to purchase the San-Francisco-based publisher, Jossey-Bass, from Pearson. It is expected that results from this acquisition should be slightly dilutive to earnings in the first year, with a positive contribution to EPS and operating margins thereafter. The acquisition, which is subject to Hart Scott Rodino review, is expected to close within 60 days. The purchase price will approximate $82 million in cash. "Like Wiley, Jossey-Bass has a strong reputation as a publisher of highly regarded professional books and journals. Their publishing programs will solidify our positions in key markets. We look forward, with enthusiasm, to collaborating with the Jossey-Bass team," said Mr. Pesce. "The acquisitions of Jossey-Bass and the higher education titles from Pearson (announced on May 11) are superb opportunities for Wiley to strengthen our market positions and leverage our infrastructure in core business areas," explained Mr. Pesce. "Over the past decade, Wiley has gained market share and improved operating margins consistently. These acquisitions will allow us to continue to deliver quality content to our customers, while increasing shareholder value." Jossey-Bass, which was founded in 1967, is a publisher of books and journals for professionals and executives, primarily in the areas of business, psychology, and education/health management. Jossey-Bass has important publishing relationships with the Peter F. Drucker Foundation, the Center for Creative Leadership, and Booz Allen Hamilton. They published more than 200 titles in 1998. Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., is an independent, global publisher of print and electronic product, specializing in professional and consumer books and subscription services; textbooks and educational materials for colleges and universities; as well as scientific and technical books and journals. Wiley has publishing, marketing, and distribution centers located in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The company's Class A and Class B shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols JWa and JWb, respectively. Wiley's Internet site can be accessed at https://www.wiley.com.