From 1985 to the first quarter of 2024, a total of 76,174 deals were announced with a value of almost USD 11 trillion.
The Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions, and Alliances (IMAA) has compiled an extensive database that tracks M&A activities within the Transportation Industry over a period spanning almost four decades. The information in this resource encompasses trends in transaction volume and value, along with critical financial metrics such as Enterprise Value to EBITDA and Enterprise Value to Revenue.
With this, analysts, investors, and policymakers can have quick and easy access to relevant and wide-ranging information about the evolution of M&A in the Transportation sector. It can be a valuable resource critical to stakeholders in forming informed recommendations and data-driven decisions.
At a Glance: M&A Activity in the Transportation Industry from 2021 – 2023
2021 M&A Activity
Overall Transactions | Overall Value |
3,186 Deals | USD 621 Billion |
A total of 3,186 M&A deals were announced in the Transportation sector in 2021, representing a total value of USD 621 billion.
2022 M&A Activity
Overall Transactions | Overall Value |
2,950 Deals | USD 562 Billion |
Total number of M&A deals in the Transportation sector declined globally in 2022 by 7.41% while value dropped by almost 10%.
2023 M&A Activity
Overall Transactions | Overall Value |
2,464 Deals | USD 345 Billion |
While the number of 2023 M&A deals in the Transportation industry is substantial, total announced transactions in 2023 actually declined by 16%, with a corresponding drop of nearly 39% in value.
January to March 2024 M&A Activity
Overall Transactions | Overall Value |
538 Deals | USD 25.1 Billion |
In the first quarter of 2024, a total of 538 deals with a total value of USD 25.1 billion were announced in the Transportation sector. This represents a 21% decline in volume and an almost 57% drop in value.
Download the IMAA Dataset on M&A Activity in the Transportation Industry.
IMAA’s database on M&A activity within the Transportation Industry reflects the sector’s evolution as global and regional players adapt and consolidate. Investors, analysts, and entrepreneurs can use this information to make informed strategic recommendations and decisions. Policymakers can also leverage this data in crafting and updating policies to support the growth trajectory and fuel innovations in this sector.
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Deal Multiples (Enterprise Value/ Revenue)
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