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- The transaction value in the Mergers and Acquisitions market is projected to reach US$2.69tn in 2024.
- It is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2025) of -10.41% resulting in a projected total amount of US$2.41tn by 2025.
- The average transaction value in the Mergers and Acquisitions market amounts to US$181.00m in 2024.
- From a global comparison perspective, it is shown that the highest transaction value is reached in the United States (US$1,359.00bn in 2024).
Definition:
The Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) market involves the buying, selling, combining, and/or restructuring of companies. It encompasses transactions where one entity acquires another, or two entities merge to form a new company. M&A activities are driven by strategic objectives such as expanding market presence, diversification, or achieving operational efficiencies. Investment banks play a crucial role in the M&A market by providing advisory services to companies engaged in these transactions. They offer expertise in valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, and negotiation, ultimately aiming to enhance shareholder value and drive corporate growth.
Structure:
The market contains the following KPIs: transaction value, number of transactions, and the average transaction size.
Additional information:
Only transactions that are valued above US$100,000 are considered in this analysis.
in-scope
- Deals valued over $100,000
- Whole Company (incl. Majority Stake) Acquisitions
- Minority Stake Acquisitions
- Asset or Branch Acquisitions
- Spinoff or Splitoff
- Bankruptcy Sales
out-of-scope
- Private Equity Deals
- Venture Capital Deals
Corporate Finance
- Investment Banking
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Initial Public Offerings
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Analyst Opinion
The Mergers and Acquisitions market is a dynamic landscape that is influenced by various factors shaping the trends and developments worldwide. Customer preferences: Trends in the market: Local special circ*mstances: Underlying macroeconomic factors:
Methodology
Data coverage:
Figures are based on the revenue generated by the Investment Banking market, as well as the transaction value, the number of transactions, and the average transactions size of the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As) and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) markets.
Modeling approach / Market size:
Market sizes are determined by a bottom-up approach and are based on a specific rationale for each market. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use market research and analysis, as well as data from annual financial reports. Furthermore, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations and national data bureaus, such as GDP, wealth per capita, and total investment (% of GDP). This data helps us to estimate the market size for each country individually.
Forecasts:
In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the particular market. In this market, we use the HOLT-damped Trend method to forecast future development. The main drivers are GDP per capita and total investment (% of GDP).
Additional Notes:
The market is updated twice per year in the event that market dynamics change.
Overview
- Transaction Value
- Number of Transactions
- Average Transaction Size
- Analyst Opinion
- Methodology
- Key Market Indicators
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