Global mergers and acquisitions reached $854 billion in the first quarter of 2015, a 25% increase from 2014 values. According to the Financial Times, this is the fastest start M&A has had since 2007.
While deal value increased dramatically in the first three months of 2015, the number of deals decreased slightly. The trend of fewer, larger transactions continues in 2015. Average deal size for Q1 2015 was $93 million, a 28% increase from $73 million in Q1 2014.
Check out our infographic for a snapshot on global mergers and acquisitions in Q1 2015. Click on the image for a closer look.
