In the first half of 2024, global M&A experienced a significant revival, driven by a surge in US takeovers and megamergers. Deal value rose substantially from the previous year, highlighting a tentative recovery from the lows of 2023. The US led the way, contributing more than half of the global deal value and marking its largest market share since 2019. 

However, despite the rise in large deals in the US, the overall number of transactions declined, reflecting continued caution in the market. Private equity-backed M&A also showed strong growth as investors sought to capitalise on opportunities. Additionally, major investment banks reinforced their leading roles in the advisory market, underscoring their influence in the M&A landscape. However, the overall recovery of dealmaking in the Americas remains cautious due to political and economic uncertainty, including the US elections and regulatory challenges. In the aftermath of the US election, how are markets set to respond? How is the antitrust framework set to change? How are investor strategies shifting as economic and geopolitical uncertainties continue to shape the market? 

This webinar, organised by the Financial Times in partnership with Datasite, convened dealmakers to explore M&A activity and trends in the Americas region. 

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