Opportunities for companies in the technology sector amid the health crisis

Opportunities for companies in the technology sector amid the health crisis

The coronavirus struck mergers and acquisitions transactions hard. The lack of liquidity and the uncertainty have produced a significant drop in the volume and value of transactions. This has resulted in the cancellation or suspension of transactions, especially in the second quarter, and in the invocation of clauses to avoid closing deals. Luis Burgueño, partner of the Mexican firm Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C., considers that in this context, investing in Mexico requires a great deal

The coronavirus struck mergers and acquisitions transactions hard. The lack of liquidity and the uncertainty have produced a significant drop in the volume and value of transactions. This has resulted in the cancellation or suspension of transactions, especially in the second quarter, and in the invocation of clauses to avoid closing deals. Luis Burgueño, partner of the Mexican firm Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C., considers that in this context, investing in Mexico requires a great deal of discipline, both in the selection and due diligence of the potential targets and in the valuation of the company and the negotiation of the terms and conditions of the contracts. In particular, it requires risk tolerance and a long-term vision.