Reported 9 months ago
Despite a flurry of megadeals at the beginning of the year, the momentum in mergers and acquisitions has been hindered by cautious central banks and geopolitical uncertainties. While the global deal value has increased by 14% compared to the previous year, it falls significantly short of the 10-year average for the first half by over $300 billion. Factors such as higher borrowing costs, valuation mismatches, and geopolitical risks have contributed to the challenges in completing M&A transactions in 2024.
Source: YAHOO