Month: January 2026

Between January 19 and January 25, the global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market recorded 602 announced transactions with an aggregate value of USD 39.62 billion. Of these, 11 deals were valued at more than USD 500 million, together accounting for USD 27.32 billion, or approximately 69% of the week’s total deal value.

From January 12 to January 18, the global M&A market recorded 605 announced deals totaling USD 46.03 billion. Twelve transactions valued above USD 500 million contributed USD 36.90 billion, accounting for roughly 80% of the week’s total value and highlighting a continued tilt toward large-scale deals.

Between January 5 and January 11, 720 transactions were announced with a total value of USD 38.99 billion, marking a sharp acceleration in activity compared with the prior week. Large-cap transactions dominated early-year momentum, with 18 deals above USD 500 million, together accounting for USD 29.69 billion, or 76% of total weekly deal value.

Between December 29 and January 4, the global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market recorded 270 announced transactions with an aggregate deal value of USD 14.84 billion. Among these, seven transactions exceeded USD 500 million, together accounting for USD 10.64 billion, or roughly 72% of total deal value for the period.

During the final full week of 2025, spanning December 22–28, the global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market recorded 424 announced transactions with a combined deal value of USD 54.66 billion. Transactions valued above USD 500 million remained the primary value driver, with 22 such deals totaling USD 46.10 billion and accounting for roughly 84% of the week’s aggregate deal value.