M&A markets appeared to defy gravity through 2021. Globally, dealmakers were highly active, with values exceeding US$5 trillion for the first time ever. Total deal value rose by 81 percent on 2020 totals to US$5.75 trillion,...more
Five factors that will shape dealmaking over the coming 12 months -
Last year will be a very tough act to follow. M&A values and volumes soared on the back of confident public markets, strong deal financing options and a...more
2/7/2022
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Domestic Dealmaking ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Interest Rates ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) ,
Stock Markets
After a turbulent 18 months which saw M&A crash before an impressive return to form, H2 2021 is set for continued strong deal activity, as well as new challenges -
US M&A progressed steadily through the first half of 2021....more
8/10/2021
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Biden Administration ,
CFIUS ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Domestic Dealmaking ,
Enforcement ,
Global Dealmaking ,
Investment ,
Liquidity ,
Mergers ,
National Security ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) ,
Stock Markets ,
Technology Sector ,
Vaccinations
A majority of dealmakers say their companies are focused on defense or survival, but about a quarter are actively pursuing growth.
According to Mergermarket, the value of US M&A in the second quarter of 2020 was lower...more