Post by Excendio Advisors

Kyndryl-Solvinity Deal Block Signals Growing Acquisition Barriers For US IT Firms In Europe Cristian Anastasiu, Managing Partner at Excendio Advisors, was recently interviewed by #CRN Magazine on the Dutch government's decision to block a US acquisition of a Dutch company. This move reflects a broader trend we're seeing across Europe - governments are becoming more assertive in scrutinizing cross-border technology deals, especially when critical infrastructure, public-sector data, cloud services, and digital sovereignty are involved. For US technology and IT services companies pursuing acquisitions in Europe, regulatory strategy can no longer be treated as a late-stage consideration. Questions around data access, jurisdiction, national security, and public trust need to be addressed early and directly. The balance between open markets and national interest is being actively renegotiated. It will be important to watch whether this becomes an isolated case or a precedent for future technology M&A in Europe. https://lnkd.in/ecDAPCpm #MergersAndAcquisitions #TechPolicy #Europe #CRN #TechnologyMA #DigitalSovereignty #Cloud #Cybersecurity #CrossBorderMA #Excendio #MSP #Exit #MandA