The merger and acquisition market has slowed dramatically in recent months as market volatility and persistently high inflation has prompted dealmakers to take a more conservative approach to M&A.
M&A Market Drying Up? The total value of global M&A deals dropped 34% in the first nine months of 2022 to $2.81 trillion, according to Refinitiv. That year-over-year decline marks the largest decrease since the 42% drop in 2009 during the global financial crisis.
