In the first half of 2024, the total value of global mergers and acquisitions is expected to increase by 5% compared to the same period in 2023, to $1.3 trillion. However, the number of deals (approximately 23,000) will fall by 25%, continuing a downward trend that began in 2022. This is due to PwC’s ” Mid-term outlook to 2024: Trends in the global M&A industry.”
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According to the PwC report, in the first six months of 2024, Asia Pacific saw a 17% decrease in deal volume and a 32% decrease in value compared to the same period in 2023.
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In the first half of 2024, M&A transaction volume In Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), it was down 26%. Deal value increased 9% year-over-year, but remains low compared to during and before the pandemic.
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Additionally, trading volumes in the Americas fell 30% in the first half of the year. The value has increased This represents a 22% increase from the previous year, primarily driven by activity in the technology and energy sectors.
