Bain & Company forecasts a resurgence in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as previous obstacles, namely regulatory challenges and high interest rates, diminish. The report highlights that M&A deal value more than doubled to about $127 billion in 2024, indicating a significant recovery after years of suppressed activity. The Americas led the charge, with substantial deals occurring in the U.S. as companies adapt to improve inorganic growth. The past three years saw a notable transition with scale deals dominating M&A value, making up 58% of the total in 2024, while infrastructure divestments saw a decline due to economic constraints.
"While we saw a modest recovery last year, deal value remains historically low as a percentage of global GDP as headwinds have stifled dealmaking for the past three years."
"Even throughout the slow period, the best companies have persisted, learning how to navigate unfavorable market realities to deliver inorganic growth."
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