Global Mergers and Acquisitions

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Globally, M&A activity is on the rise. However, the rates of growth are not uniform. The amount of activity is also influenced by the industry and geographical region.

Certain sectors are experiencing an explosion in M&A in particular, such as the fields of energy, technology and healthcare. Other industries, like financial services and education, have seen a tinier increase.

Many companies are seeking business change and growth through strategic acquisitions. They are most interested in companies that provide digital solutions that help customers and manage businesses, as are companies who can help them comply with environmental regulations or reduce emission. They may also be interested to acquire manufacturing assets, like those used to produce EV batteries.

Global M&A activity slowed during the first half of 2024, but could pick up again as financial sponsors deploy capital and activist investors continue to push for corporate change. The Americas was the largest M&A market followed by Asia and Europe. In terms of deal value the first nine months of 2024 saw more deals of $10 billion or more than the previous year.

The rapid pace of technological change continues to drive M&A as companies acquire technology that improve products or enable them to expand into new markets. M&A in the manufacturing industry is increasing as companies invest in AI and machine learning robotics, predictive robots, and smart factories to increase efficiency and productivity. The growing popularity of e-commerce resulted in M&A by logistics providers looking to acquire or develop distribution networks. Some companies join forces to expand or consolidate their product lines, whereas others merge to make savings or R&D synergies.