Global M&A: Fifth Highest January Total Since 1970s
“M&A deals totalling US$294.6 billion were announced globally during the month of January 2021, down 34% from the previous month but marking an increase of 73% from January 2020 and the fifth highest January total since our records began in the 1970s.” Q4 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Highlights: European M&A increases 95% YTD for best annual start since 2017; Deals involving a target in the Americas more than doubles YTD; Asia Pacific M&A flat compared to the opening month of 2020.Highest January total for tech M&A since our records began. Tech sector leads for six consecutive...