M&A Explorer | Dealmaking in Europe's life sciences sector has been relatively muted in recent years, but the first half of 2025 has shown signs of strength as companies respond to the stark realities of an aging population

M&A Explorer | In an M&A market characterized by buyer caution and narrowing liquidity pathways for sellers, flexible minority stakes transactions are proving a valuable option for dealmakers in the US and Europe

M&A Explorer | Policymakers have renewed their focus on closing gaps in the nation’s defenses, creating fertile ground for M&A

M&A Explorer | APAC private equity markets have entered a holding pattern as firms face global trade and tariff uncertainty, but sophisticated managers are uncovering opportunities for investing in high-quality assets at attractive valuations

M&A Explorer | While the direction of the UK economy remains uncertain, dealmaking is flourishing as the country races ahead of its European peers in the M&A market

Some, but not all, investors may face a friendlier climate

M&A Explorer | Characterized by a resilient economy currently ahead of its major EU counterparts, Spain presents a compelling prospect for dealmakers

M&A Explorer | With industries embracing this evolving technology, Europe is determined not to be left behind, and dealmakers are paying close attention

M&A Explorer | Mexican dealmaking delivered a solid performance in 2024, and volume held steady in Q1 2025, but uncertainty around its relationship with the US could shake the country’s M&A market

M&A Explorer | Dealmaking within the US and Europe is climbing as crypto assets increasingly enter the mainstream

M&A Explorer | Buoyed by positive economic growth at home, Chinese investors continue to search for deals on the continent

Sluggish M&A and IPO markets have put the brakes on private equity exit activity across Europe, but as pressure builds to clear the backlog of unsold portfolio companies, firms are taking innovative approaches to selling businesses

M&A Explorer | The value of European banking M&A hits its highest point in a decade as lenders hunt for growth across the continent

M&A Explorer | The pro-business agenda of the new US administration looked set to boost outbound M&A into Europe in 2025, but tariff announcements and geopolitical tumult mean that dealmakers are holding fire for now

M&A Explorer | The breakneck pace of growth in artificial intelligence is powering investment in the red-hot data infrastructure subsector

M&A Explorer | Despite prevailing headwinds in wider M&A markets, take-private deal flow across EMEA sustained robust levels of activity as dealmakers jumped at opportunities to buy listed companies at attractive valuations

M&A Explorer | German dealmaking posted steady growth in 2024 against a backdrop of political and economic upheaval

M&A Explorer | Investors are ramping up AI-related M&A to secure cutting-edge capabilities and market-beating returns, but high valuations and open-source disruption are forcing a rethink on deal strategy

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