The value of healthcare M&A in H1 surpassed pre-pandemic levels
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Sector overview: TMT and healthcare continue to dominate
TMT M&A tops the sector charts again
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Private equity deal activity forges ahead
US private equity has rallied following pandemic lockdowns, thanks to adaptations to remote deal processes and record dry powder
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US M&A hits record highs
The US enjoyed record levels of M&A activity in H1 2021, as dealmakers made up for lost time caused by pandemic-related disruptions
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Global PE posts record buyout value in Q2 thanks to TMT, pharma
Increasing cooperation between global PE players is pushing up price tags
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Pandemic fuels consumer PE activity in Q1
Soaring demand in high-growth industries is causing a steady flow of PE investment into the sector
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Pandemic fuels real estate and hospitality turnaround M&A activity
The number of distressed and liquidation-related M&A deals, especially in the US and UK, has increased year on year as businesses struggle to adapt to their post-pandemic reality.
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China and private equity fuel Asia's tech dealmaking in Q1
Emerging technologies attract increasing interest from dealmakers, buoyed by strong economic fundamentals and healthy macroeconomics
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PE real estate deals bounce back in Q1
Signs of a rebound follow last year's pullback in private equity real estate deals
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Global PE deal value jumps to highest quarterly total since 2007
In Q1 2021, private equity activity reached its highest quarterly value in more than a decade
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Private equity in Africa: Trends and opportunities in 2021
Despite challenges, Africa remains an attractive PE and VC investment destination
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Sovereign wealth fund M&A volume surge in 2020
SWFs acquired more deals in 2020 as they hunted for stable returns in volatile times
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Private equity in APAC ready to rebound
After a challenging 2020, APAC private equity dealmakers are forging ahead with deals, and financing markets are well-positioned to support the revival
Financial institutions M&A: Sector trends - January 2021
We highlight the key European M&A trends in the second half of 2020, and provide our insights into the outlook for M&A moving forward.
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Specialty Finance/Marketplace Lending
Financial institutions M&A sector trends: specialty finance/marketplace lending — H2 2020 and outlook for 2021
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Consumer Finance
Financial institutions M&A sector trends: consumer finance — H2 2020 and outlook for 2021
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Stock Exchanges/Clearing Houses/Trading Venues
Financial institutions M&A sector trends: stock exchanges/clearing houses/trading venues — H2 2020 and outlook for 2021
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Payments
Financial institutions M&A sector trends: payments — H2 2020 and outlook for 2021
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Asset/Wealth Management
Financial institutions M&A sector trends: asset/wealth management — H2 2020 and outlook for 2021
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Europe's unicorns lengthen their stride amidst COVID-19 uncertainty—the bold set their sights on IPO in 2021
Financial institutions M&A sector trends: fintech — H2 2020 and outlook for 2021
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Mega domestic bank consolidation takes centre stage— Spain leads the charge
Financial institutions M&A sector trends: banks — H2 2020 and outlook for 2021
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Real estate M&A tumbles, despite bright spots in healthcare and logistics
Real estate portfolios exposed to hospitality and retail assets have struggled through COVID-19 lockdown periods, but healthcare and logistics investments have performed strongly
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Consumer M&A strong despite COVID
Total M&A value in the consumer sector has dropped only 1 percent year-on-year thanks to several significant transactions in the food industry
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Healthcare M&A activity heats up in H2
M&A value in the healthcare sector (incorporating pharma, medical and biotech) stayed relatively robust in 2020, even without the kind of blockbuster deals the sector had become accustomed to seeing in recent years
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Technology megadeals shine, while mid-market activity slumps
Businesses and consumers have relied on technology more than ever through the course of the pandemic, supporting strong dealmaking at the top end of the market
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Oil & gas dealmaking hit hard by pandemic
Deal activity in the oil & gas sector was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as commodities prices plummeted
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Sector overview: TMT and healthcare top the charts
The TMT sector was buoyed by global spikes in demand as the world shifted toward virtual interactions in every walk of life
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Private equity stands its ground in 2020
US buyout activity at the top end of the market dropped significantly but exit value held up in 2020
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US dealmaking robust despite COVID-19
US M&A activity fell precipitously in the first half of the year but picked up again in H2, especially at the upper end of the market
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Against all odds: US M&A 2020
US deal activity held up remarkably well in the face of unprecedented uncertainty in 2020, with total deal value in H2 surpassing the previous year
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Israel M&A tracks global deal downturn in wake of crisis
Deal activity fell dramatically in 2020, but Q3 shows signs of recovery
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US P2P activity falls, but activity in Europe perseveres
Despite a drop in activity, public-to-private (P2P) transactions in Europe have continued through 2020, unlike in the US market, where they have fallen sharply
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Global PE value fueled by exits in Q3
A series of exit megadeals doubled the value recorded in Q3 2019, while global buyout activity lost momentum, growing more modestly in the third quarter.
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US dealmakers expect uptick in M&A, but no swift return to pre-crisis levels
A majority of dealmakers say their companies are focused on defense or survival, but about a quarter are actively pursuing growth.
