Global M&A Activity Surges to $1.5 Trillion in YTD 2024, led by the US

Global merger and acquisition deals reached $1.5 trillion in the first half of 2024, a 22% increase from the previous year, driven by a surge in US takeovers and large deals over $10 billion. Despite this increase in value, the total number of deals fell to a four-year low. The US led the activity with $796 billion in deals, while Europe saw a 43% increase and Asia-Pacific declined by 21%. Energy sector deals rose significantly, and financial services saw a 60% increase in deal volumes. Large firms are increasingly pursuing long-term plans amidst a stabilizing macroeconomic environment.