The data describes a forecast of the most active M&A industries in the U.S. in 2016. During the survey period, 60% of the M&A professionals stated that the pharmaceuticals/biotechnology industry would be most active on the mergers and acquisitions market in the U.S. in 2016.
M&A industry sectors – additional information The industry sectors which are expected to be most active in 2016 when it comes to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) include technology, followed by pharmaceuticals/biotechnology and healthcare providers among others.
Technology | 70 |
Pharmaceuticals/biotechnology | 60 |
Healthcare providers | 47 |
Media/telecoms | 42 |
Consumer markets - F&B, CPG, non-retail | 27 |
Medical devices | 24 |
Health plans/insurers | 22 |
Energy - oil and gas | 21 |
Financial services - banking | 17 |
Industrial manufacturing | 17 |
Financial services - alternative investments | 14 |
Consumer markets - retail | 12 |
Energy - power and utilities | 10 |
Financial services - investment management | 7 |
Financial services - insurance | 6 |
Industrial manufacturing - automotive | 5 |
Financial services - capital markets | 4 |
Industrial manufacturing - aerospace and defense | 1 |