Markets are betting that the global M&A surge has not yet finished, as Wall Street recovered its appetite for large-scale ...

As more transactions involve AI, buyers face challenges in validating and protecting the value of their acquisitions. Legal structures such as earnouts can help to bridge valuation gaps with sellers ...

The M&A environment in the United States is undergoing a noteworthy transformation. While macroeconomic factors such as easing interest rates and abundant private-equity “dry powder” (i.e. the ...

As we enter 2026, we see an upward trajectory for M&A activity in the industrial sector. The total value of all industrial and manufacturing merger deals last year is estimated at $126.6 billion, up ...

Artificial intelligence is transforming M&A, allowing for rapid data analysis and strategic insights, outpacing traditional methods. AI automates parts of the acquisition process, from identifying ...

Mergers and acquisitions in the broader economy are on the rise. After a period of relative quiet, the average M&A deal size grew to $544 million — its highest level in five years — signaling renewed ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A potent rebound in global M&A is on track to deliver the second-highest total deal value on record in 2025, at a projected $4.8 trillion for the year, up 36% ...

Key insight: There were more bank M&A deals in 2025 than in the past three years, and the combinations were generally more valuable. Supporting data: Banks announced at least 170 deals in 2025, up ...

Working capital disputes are common and costly. Post-closing disagreements over working capital definitions, accounting decisions and timing can lead to legal battles, frustration and damaged ...

Major IT companies and solution providers looking to expand their technology portfolios—with AI frequently a driving factor—accounted for many of the biggest acquisitions this year. Here’s a look at ...