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Dataquest Insight: Investment Trends of Semiconductor and Electronics Companies During Economic Turmoil
25 March 2009
 
Dean Freeman   Marielena Oppenheimer  

Industry recessions present opportunities to inorganically grow business by acquiring either a competitor or a more-synergistic partner. Gartner's analysis of alliances and partnerships illuminates various trends that companies take during different business cycles.




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Table of Contents


    
 Analysis

    
 Investing During a Recession

    
 Strong Balance Sheet and Good Cash Flow

    
 M&A Benefits
    
 Example of This Type of Partnership
    
 When to Invest
    
 Where to Invest
    
 Weak Cash Position but Reasonable Cash Flow

    
 Joint-Development and JV Benefits
    
 Examples of This Type of Partnership
    
 Heavy Debt Load and Weak Cash Flow

    
 Benefits for the Cash-Rich Partner
    
 Benefits for the Cash-Poor Partner
    
 Examples of This Type of Partnership

    
 The Impact

    
 Conclusion

    
 Recommended Reading


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Figure 1. 
 Comparison of Investment and Joint-Development Deals
 

Figure 2. 
 Investment Practices in a Downturn
 



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