Global mergers and acquisitions activity experienced a slowdown after a brief increase at the end of last year. The first quarter of 2024 saw a decrease of over 20% in M&A activity compared to the previous quarter. Despite this, there are signs of a potential revival in M&A with a spurt of megadeals, indicating a cautious optimism among dealmakers. Notably, eleven deals worth $10 billion or more have been announced in 2024 so far, suggesting a possible resurgence in M&A activity in late 2024/2025.
M&A Revival in late 2024/2025? Eleven deals worth $10 billion or more excluding debt have already been announced so far this year, according to data provider Dealogic. In 2023, overall dealmaking value hit a decade low due to Fed interest-rate hikes that increased borrowing…
Q1 Lower Middle Market Deal Flow* Observations: Significant increase in volume beginning week of 1.7. CIMs started flowing 1.21. Saw higher volume in Jan/early Feb than later in Feb/March (not normal). Seemed like advisors were ready to kickstart the year. Two areas of volume…
A spurt of megadeals signals a potential revival in mergers and acquisitions after last year’s slump. But dealmakers caution that the rebound could prove fragile. https://t.co/Rbcbs8IFHF https://t.co/Rbcbs8IFHF