M&A Trends 2025
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Early 2025 presents caution, particularly due to tariffs and interest rate uncertainty. How is this impacting M&A deals and future sentiment regarding cross-border transactions?
Early 2025’s macroeconomic uncertainty—driven by volatile tariffs and unclear interest rate trajectories—is prompting greater caution in M&A. Buyers are more selective, placing increased focus on due diligence, deal structuring, and currency hedging in cross-border transactions. Valuations are under pressure, and regulatory scrutiny is rising, leading to longer deal cycles. While strategic interest remains strong, many acquirers are deferring cross-border deals until policy clarity improves.
SME M&A deals are becoming common. As owners grow old and cannot find successors, they are looking to sell their businesses. SME comprises 90% of the businesses. Hence there is great opportunity to focus on small SME M&A deals while the world is coping with the tariffs and trade wars.
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