M&A commentary

DACH dealmaking powers ahead in 2021

Canadian outbound dealmaking rebounds

Canadian dealmakers are betting on large overseas purchases as market confidence returns

UK M&A reaches new highs despite headwinds

Favorable valuations are fueling opportunistic purchases by overseas bidders

Automotive M&A is in top gear

Deal activity in the auto industry has never been higher, as manufacturers look to capitalize on the shift towards electric vehicles

Vietnam M&A heads for another record in 2021

High-growth industries continue to attract investor interest despite COVID disruptions

European M&A reaches post-crisis high

M&A activity in Western Europe surged in Q3 on the back of strong PE interest and low UK stock prices

In Japan, resistance to hostile takeovers fades

Attitudes are shifting, thanks to changes in corporate governance

Supply chain woes refocus investment strategies as M&A and PE soar

Pandemic-derived supply chain issues unlock investment opportunities

Software deals push Q3 M&A activity to US$1.4 trillion record

Despite a drop on the previous quarter, Q3 2021 global M&A value represented the strongest Q3 on Mergermarket record

Global PE continues boom, with highest Q3 on record

After four quarters in a row of exceptionally high PE activity, Q3 2021 has continued the trend, recording the highest value and volume of any third quarter on record

Italian M&A on track to reach post-crisis high

An increase in megadeals reveals growing dealmaker appetite within Italy’s M&A market

Southeast Asia’s tech boom fuels recordbreaking H1

The region’s burgeoning digital economy is drawing attention from investors across the globe