$14 Billion Of Device M&A Activity In Q3, More On The Way
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Propelled by the completion of two large acquisitions, the previous quarter was a strong one for device industry M&A activity, and indicators suggest the deal making will continue, PricewaterhouseCoopers says.
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