Business deals news
The French 19th century writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr is largely remembered today for his pithy line: “Plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose.” His words could have been written about the current state of M&A. Uncertainty is still pervasive, with dealmakers struggling to determine the direction of interest rates, inflation and economic growth. They are also trying to make sense of changing trade policy and geopolitical volatility.
Against this backdrop, M&A activity is shifting from one-off deals to a focus on building out businesses and establishing long-term partnerships. As the economy shifts gears, private equity funds and corporate buyers are pursuing deals to transform their business models and position themselves for future growth.
As a result, a wide range of sectors are experiencing divergent trends in M&A activity. For example, aerospace and defense, chemicals and power and utilities have all seen increased deal volume and value. However, retail and consumer, pharmaceuticals and automotive have seen declines on both counts.
M&A activity is not disappearing, and a recent PwC Pulse Survey suggests that 51% of US companies are still pursuing deals—a clear sign that M&A is here to stay. We regularly track and report on the most important M&A transactions around the world, covering every industry from energy to finance, manufacturing to technology. Click through the links below to find out more about the latest business deals news. And don’t miss our M&A Deals Tracker for daily updates on closed and upcoming deals, complete with deal values and strategic insights.