In the first half of 2024, the total value of global mergers and acquisitions increased by 5% to $1.3 trillion compared to the same period in 2023.
The number of transactions - roughly 23,000 - dropped by 25%, continuing the decline that began in 2022, according to PwC's "2024 Mid-Year Outlook".
In the Asia Pacific region, deal volume saw a 17% drop while value fell by 32% compared to the same period in 2023.
The Americas experienced a 30% fall in deal volumes, though technology and energy sectors drove a year's decline of 22%.
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