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 |