Metrics & Fields Definitions (M&A Screener )

You'll find below the complete list of metrics and definitions available in our M&A screener.

Definitions

Metric NameDefinition
DateAnnouncement date of the merger or acquisition.
PriceThe settlement price of the acquisition or merger, when available. Note that most often, this price is undisclosed and not available.
Acquired CompanyThe entity that was acquired through the deal.
Acquiring CompanyThe entity that performed an acquisition through the deal.
Acquired Company SectorThe Messari Sector Classification of the entity that was acquired through the deal. Sectors are granular groups used to classify crypto market participants. Each sector has a unique parent category. Each entity can only belong to a single sector. For entities that may fit into multiple sectors, we apply the sector that is best suited based on the primary business model, revenue source or application. Sectors include Smart Contract Platform, Exchange, Analytics, Gaming and 80 others.
Acquired Company CategoryThe Messari Category Classification of the entity that was acquired through the deal. Categories are high-level groups used to classify crypto market participants. Each category is composed of multiple sectors. Each entity can only belong to a single category. Categories include Networks, Marketplaces, Consumer Infrastructure, Metaverse & Gaming and 20 others.
Acquired Company TagsThe Messari Tag Classification of the entity that was acquired through the deal. Tags are free form ways to classify crypto market participants. An entity may have multiple tags, although it can only have a single sector and category. Tags include DeFi, DePin, DAO, Multisig Wallet and 50+ others.