Global M&A activity picks up

Activity in global M&A transactions increased by 3.8 per cent in February compared to the same month last year. 
 



Activity in global M&A transactions increased by 3.8 per cent in February compared to the same month last year. 
 


Activity in global M&A transactions increased by 3.8 per cent in February compared to the same month last year, according to a report from wealth management firm Robert W. Baird & Co.

The strongest markets were China and India, which saw steller increases of 55.7 per cent and 55.8 per cent respectively. The US also reported a year-on-year increase of 31.6 per cent.
 

Conversely, European M&A activity lagged behind, with transactions down 18.2 per cent in the UK and 16.5 per cent in Germany.

Japan also witnessed a 38.9 per cent decrease in the number of M&A deals reported on a year-to-date basis.


Nick Britton

Nick Britton

Nick was the Managing Editor for growthbusiness.co.uk when it was owned by Vitesse Media, before moving on to become Head of Investment Group and Editor at What Investment and thence to Head of Intermediary...

Related Topics