Tagged: mergers and acquisitions

April 30, 2026 @ 8:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mergers and acquisitions worldwide delivered steady results in the opening quarter of 2026, with PitchBook estimating total deal value at $1.6 trillion. According to the insights from the researchers, this figure represents an 8.8 percent quarter-over-quarter gain and a striking 50.6 percent year-over-year surge, establishing… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 11:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sector within financial technology is experiencing a significant upswing, driven by strategic consolidations and technological advancements. Industry professionals are highlighting this trend as a pivotal force reshaping the financial services ecosystem. Stephanie Ferris, CEO of FIS (NYSE: FIS), a key… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 12:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

US business executives are increasingly displaying renewed enthusiasm for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), signaling a potential boom in dealmaking over the coming year. According to the latest EY Parthenon Deal Barometer survey, a significant 62% of US based CEOs intend to pursue M&A (mergers and… Read More

January 31, 2026 @ 12:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated in a report that during 2025, the worldwide mergers and acquisitions landscape achieved unprecedented milestones, marking it as the most dynamic year ever recorded for both transaction numbers and overall worth. According to recent analyses from PitchBook, approximately 50,810 deals were completed… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 7:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a survey released by Deloitte, dealmakers from corporate and private equity sectors are expressing renewed confidence in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity for the coming year, despite ongoing economic uncertainties. The “2026 M&A Trends Survey: A tale of two markets,” conducted among 1,500 US-based… Read More

January 29, 2026 @ 12:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As Ireland steps into 2026, the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sector exudes a sense of measured optimism, according to a recent analysis from KPMG Ireland. Drawing from a survey of more than 150 experienced dealmakers, the outlook paints a picture of a market that’s weathered… Read More

January 1, 2026 @ 8:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The global mergers and acquisitions landscape in 2025 witnessed an extraordinary resurgence, propelled by an unprecedented wave of blockbuster transactions. According to London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) data, companies announced a record 68 deals valued at $10 billion or higher—the highest number on record since… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 7:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

This summer, the global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape experienced a surge, surpassing $1 trillion in deal value, according to Bloomberg. According to recent research reports, from June to August, M&A activity soared by 30% compared to the same period last year, driven by a… Read More

April 30, 2025 @ 8:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Q1 2025 Global M&A Report from PitchBook provides a comprehensive analysis of the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market, highlighting key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the global landscape. Despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties, the report from PitchBook reveals a market demonstrating resilience, with strategic dealmaking… Read More

December 16, 2024 @ 5:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook released their Quarterly Fintech M&A Review, which is tracking big bank M&A activity. PitchBook has shared informative and detailed insights on M&A by the 30 largest US banking institutions and by publicly traded fintech companies. Key takeaways shared by PitchBook from the report: Corporate… Read More

December 10, 2024 @ 11:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

After challenging years, a trend reversal appears to be emerging in the German market for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), according to an update from KPMG Germany. KPMG Germany noted in a research study that 65 per cent of companies initiated and completed more deals in… Read More

September 24, 2023 @ 7:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hitting their Covid lows, tech M&A deal volume dropped to its lowest level since 2020, according to a report from CBInsights. The CBInsights report also reveals that risk-off strategic acquirers are the primary drivers of “a slowdown in tech M&A activity.” The report further notes… Read More

August 24, 2023 @ 9:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Datasite, an SaaS-based technology provider for global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professionals, has completed the acquisition of MergerLinks, a London-based financial data platform used by finance professionals to find deal information, promote credentials and connect with investors, companies, and advisors for capital transactions. The acquisition… Read More

July 12, 2023 @ 5:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK-headquartered digital bank Monzo is reportedly holding discussions regarding a potential merger with Nordic region firm Lunar. This, acccording to recent reports from Bloomberg. Lunar, a virtual bank with more than 650,000 clients across Denmark, Sweden Norway, has previously secured €35 million in order to… Read More

July 4, 2023 @ 5:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fidelity Investments 2023 M&A Valuation & Deal Structure Survey “revealed a 237% increase in registered investment advisor (RIA) M&A deals, with 492 reported transactions, up from 146 for the 2017- 2019 study period.” The survey, which examines trends and buyer perceptions “related to RIA M&A… Read More

June 27, 2023 @ 10:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A total of 2,765 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals were announced in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region during January to May 2023, “a decline of 16.3% compared to the 3,304 M&A deals announced during the same period in the previous year,” finds GlobalData, a data and… Read More

January 26, 2023 @ 10:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In 2022, global M&A activity “remained resilient despite harsh macroeconomic headwinds that persisted throughout the year,” according to an update from Pitcbbook. Compared with 2021, M&A value “declined 13.7% to $4.7 trillion but was strong relative to historic levels and marked its second-best year.” Pitchbook… Read More

April 27, 2022 @ 10:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

FT Partners recently shared their Q1 2022 Fintech Insights Report. As noted in the update from FT Partners, it has been a record year for financing in Fintech. The firm is internationally known for its expertise in the Fintech industry. FT Partners has associations with… Read More

August 24, 2021 @ 11:16 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Mergers and acquisition activity in the tech space has been predicted to increase and there are no figures to back that up. Data from PitchBook, part of Velocity Global’s Cross-Border M&A Monitor: Tech Sector, showed cross-border merger and acquisition volume surged in the first six… Read More

March 23, 2021 @ 12:15 pm By JD Alois  |  

Lawrence C. Lee is a top merger and acquisitions attorney operating in the Fintech sector. A partner at Baker McKenzie and based in Palo Alto, Lee was previously in-house counsel for Coinbase where he led strategic transactions and investments. More recently, Lee and his team… Read More