Global M&A activity continued to make slow progress in 2023, with stubbornly high interest rates and stringent financing conditions stifling market confidence. Nearly US$3.2 trillion of M&A deals were announced last year—a...more
2/16/2024
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Ongoing uncertainty hampers dealmaking in second quarter of the year, but mining megadeals and the race for clean energy offer a ray of hope.
Global dealmakers had a lot to contend with in the second quarter of this year....more
8/15/2023
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The COVID-19 pandemic hit Chinese M&A hard in Q1, but the second quarter has already witnessed a remarkable recovery with a total of 434 deals announced—an increase of 56% on Q1. Value also rebounded strongly, with deals...more
Cross-border M&A remains a high priority—though trade wars and national security rules change the game for some -
Appetite for cross-border deals remains high across countries. Seventy-six percent of respondents to our...more