Mergermarket's 1H24 M&A Report: Key Global Trends and Insights
Dealcast: The M&A Podcast · Anthony Phillips
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About this episode
In this episode, Julie-Anna Needham is joined by Mergermarket's Executive Editor, Lucinda Guthrie, to explore the findings from Mergermarket's 1H24 M&A Highlights report. Global M&A activity continued to recover in the first half of 2024, driven by a resurgence in North America. With deal volume rising 17% year-over-year to USD 1.6 trillion, hawkish monetary policy worldwide appeared to tame inflation and returned some stability to markets. The pendulum swung firmly in favor of the corporate buyer, which accounted for 73% of deal volume in the first half, a level last seen before the pandemic. Megadeals made a comeback and there's been a rebound in buyouts. Dive into the full report for more detailed insights: https://ionanalytics.com/insights/mergermarket/ma-highlights-1h24/?utm_content=1h2024+ma+highlights&utm_source=dealcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=analytics+mergermarket+content