Drake Star company told how the first half of 2022 passed for the gaming industry. She estimated that the volume of investments, public offerings, as well as M&A transactions announced and/or closed during this time reached a record high of $107 billion.
In total, gaming companies have concluded 651 deals — 16 less than in the first half of 2021.
▪️M&A accounted for $95.4 billion out of all $107 billion. For investments — $7 billion. For public offerings — $4.6 billion.
If we look separately at the second quarter, during this time the companies reported 264 transactions with a total value of $8.3 billion. Although in April-June there were no deals of the level of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard (it alone is estimated at $68.7 billion), there were no notable agreements. Among them is the purchase of a number of Square Enix assets by Embracer Group holding ($300 million), as well as the takeover of SYBO by Miniclip.
▪️Drake Star expects that by the end of the year the volume of transactions will amount to $150 billion.