Global M&A activity rebounds in Q1 2024
Financial Times — March 28, 2024, 06:00 AM UTC
Summary: Global M&A activity rebounded in Q1 2024, with blockbuster deals over $10bn doubling to 11 transactions worth $215bn, up from 5 deals totaling $100bn in Q1 2023. Overall, global M&A value increased by 30% to $690bn, despite a 31% decrease in the number of deals. The US led in activity, while Europe saw a 60% increase in deal value. M&A fees dropped 14% to $6.4bn.
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