Clifford Chance
Clifford Chance's Insights into M&A Trends 2015 – Global Dynamics
25 February 2015
Our latest Global M&A Trends Report highlights current M&A trends and gives our insights on the key drivers and challenges for M&A activity for the year ahead.
Looking back on a very strong year for global M&A, where deal values exceeded levels not seen since 2007, our M&A partners draw on their experiences and knowledge to share insights for the year ahead, and look back at the main themes of 2014. The report shows that the US market is enjoying a strong period of M&A activity with total deal values up and growth driven in part by inbound deals. In terms of sectors: healthcare outperformed other industries as its market share of total deals rose by 4%. The Energy, mining and utilities, and TMT sectors saw the strongest M&A activity over the last 12 months. Inter-regional cross-border M&A currently accounts for 27% of total M&A. The report notes that whilst the search for growth outside stagnating home markets is encouraging cross-border M&A, geo-political tensions and greater political and regulatory scrutiny are challenges for the M&A market in the year ahead. Difficulties in achieving cross-border integration are also holding back potential deals.
