Mitacs Intern at Spiridon Technologies

The technology landscape has changed as a result of the ongoing pandemic. Spiridon must analyze the current market to determine whether acquisition opportunities exist and must evaluate the performance of previous acquisition targets. The overall goal of redefining Spiridon Technologies strategy for business acquisition will be accomplished in two steps. The first step revolves around the analysis and forecasting of the performance of M&A targets. This step involves an evaluation to determine which targets will prevail in a post-COVID environment. In addition to assessing the resilience of M&A targets, the first step will also incorporate market and industry research. The bulk of the research will be focused on the technology sector. The second step revolves around the identification of new business opportunities. COVID-19 has produced various opportunities for technology firms to serve, whether it be a new market or an existing market that has been impacted negatively. The identification of new business opportunities will comprise of financial modelling and an analysis to determine both business implications and possibilities for growth. As a consolidator of North American technology companies, Spiridon Technologies has the opportunity to serve new or existing markets that have been impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Faculty Supervisor:

Jay Handelman

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Partner:

Spiridon Technologies

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Manufacturing

University:

Queen's University

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