8 in 10 plan M&A activity within 3 years
why
why
45%
61%
44%
42%
Cost savings
Expanding geographic reach
Improve CX by expanding products or services
Gain access to technology
31%
Gain access to talent
where
where
What kind
What kind
35%
36%
21%
2%
Within 6 months
1-2 years
6-12 months
2-3 years
6%
Not determined
60%
6%
9%
25%
All of Texas
Major metropolitan areas in Texas only
Outside of Texas
Wherever we find the right firm, inside or outside of Texas
22%
Build scale
WHEN
WHEN
62%
9%
30%
23%
33%
A similar company within my industry
A company specifically in the tech sector
A company not in my industry
A Fortune 500 company
A company that has different but complementary capabilities