M&A activity was on the rise in the first six months of 2014. Global M&A increased 73 percent to $1.77 trillion and Midmarket M&A increased 18 percent to $399.4 billion. Check out our infographic for a snapshot on Global Mergers and Acquisitions in 1H 2014. Click on the image for a closer look. Feature Photo …
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Mergers and Acquisitions Reach a 7-Year High
Mergers have hit a seven year high. While deal value is up 73 percent, the number of deals has decreased 0.4 percent, according to Reuters data. This confirms what we’ve been seeing since last year: larger, fewer transactions. With mega deals on the rise, we will likely see more activity in the middle market as …
Midmarket Deal Flow Expands
Midmarket deal flow expanded at the fastest rate in six months, according to a study conducted by Mergers & Acquisitions in April. The survey has positive implications for midmarket growth. As I’ve mentioned previously on my blog, midmarket companies have faced increased competition from larger players and small mom and pops. Faced with this “squeeze,” it’s …
Could M&A Slow Down?
A minority of investors have expressed concerns that midmarket activity may actually slow down in 2014, compared with 2013 activity levels. Growth in the middle market may plateau for a few reasons all of which hinge on uncertainty in the economy including sequestration and the ongoing open-discussion over the U.S. debt ceiling. Health-care reform costs …
