The global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market slowed in 2019 after a robust performance in 2018.
JP Morgan noted while global announced transaction volumes were in line with 2018 (driven by increased announced transaction volumes in North America), deal count for deals greater than US$250mil was down 9% globally year-on-year (y-o-y). Despite declines in announced M&A activity, strategic dialogue remained strong as companies continued to use M&A to strengthen their businesses, the financial institution said in its recent report.
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