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2025 Sees 22% Surge in Global M&A Activity
11/6/2025
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Story summary
- Global M&A activity in 2025 resurges as economies recover and geopolitical tensions persist.
- Global deal value for transactions over $25 million rose 22% to $2 trillion in the first half of 2025.
- Private equity-led transactions increased 33% to $471 billion in the first half of 2025.
- The technology sector became the most active in M&A, surpassing energy and materials, as AI drives digital transformation.
