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Value of M&A transactions globally 2013-2018

Value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) worldwide from 2013 to 2018 (Figures expressed in billions of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise specified)
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The data displays the value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) worldwide from 2003 to 2017 and a forecast for 2018. In 2017, the value of global M&A deals amounted to 3.66 trillion USD and it was predicted to increase to 4.4 trillion USD in 2018.

Mergers and acquisitions worldwide - additional information Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is an important branch of corporate strategy which deals with the combining, buying and selling of companies with the aim of helping to promote the growth of the enterprise in its particular sector.

2003 1413
2004 2094
2005 2859
2006 4071
2007 4960
2008 3098
2009 2198
2010 2751
2011 2657
2012 2532
2013 2533
2014 3952
2015 4766
2016 3639
2017 3659
2018 4400