Mergers and Acquisitions: 2016 in review
- Significant M&A activity, third highest after 2007 and record-setting 2015
- Global deal volume: $3.1 trillion, down 22.1% from 2015
- Global divestitures up 34% from 2015
- US deal volume: $1.5 trillion, down 22.9% from 2015
- Inbound activity bolstered US M&A activity
- US companies sold to foreign entities for a record $450.5 billion
- Inbound deals with Chinese companies reached a peak of $63.6 billion
- Middle-market on the rise
- Middle-market deals represented 21% of deal value in 2016, up from 16% in 2015
- Private equity firms reached deeper into the lower middle-market, with median transaction size down for a second consecutive year to $128.6 million through Q3 2016
For a full recap on last year's #MnA activity, download our 2016 Global M&A Trend Report here: https://t.co/k04VsemGQ3 #FridayReads pic.twitter.com/AGyLTerEIY
— Mergermarket (@Mergermarket) January 6, 2017
While M&A didn’t reach the record set in 2015, it was still a big year from a trillion-dollar 4Q to US mega-deals https://t.co/USuvTH8QOW pic.twitter.com/tsGcNHHoj3
— Dealogic (@Dealogic) December 27, 2016
Has U.S. add-on activity peaked? https://t.co/XILdAqKgmy by @PitchBook @garrettjblack pic.twitter.com/RWcDXvosYu
— The Lead Left (@theleadleft) January 18, 2017
US #MnA News and Trends (January 2017 update) via @FactSet https://t.co/20lzl92qYW pic.twitter.com/ZUdIHLyMdl
— Keene Advisors (@keene_advisors) January 18, 2017
Divestitures can be an important part of a company’s growth strategy. How? @ToppanViteNy + @Mergermarket report - https://t.co/GvlL9BjPjU pic.twitter.com/tYYzqziB27
— Remark Publications (@MergerReports) January 10, 2017
Global dealmakers navigated a sea of change in 2016. Our latest #infographic highlights 2016 Global #MnA Activity. https://t.co/Ho4DKK8CQt pic.twitter.com/v8pznm3k38
— Mergermarket (@Mergermarket) December 20, 2016
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