Despite generally favorable macroeconomic conditions, high levels of cash among strategic acquirers and low interest rates, the number of reported M&A transactions and deal value worldwide both declined for the second consecutive year in 2017.
The number of reported M&A transactions worldwide dropped by 10%, from 59,544 deals in 2016 to 53,854 in 2017. Global M&A deal value decreased 9%, from $3.59 trillion to $3.26 trillion.
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