The global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is showing significant growth in 2025. From January to July, the volume of M&A deals worldwide reached $2.6 trillion, the highest figure in the last four years. During this period, the total value of completed deals increased by 28% compared to the same period last year, although the number of deals decreased by 16%.
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The Role of Mega-Mergers in Market Growth
Experts explain this dynamic by the substantial number of mega-mergers, each valued at over $10 billion. One of the largest transactions was the acquisition of Norfolk Southern by the railway operator Union Pacific Corp. for $85 billion. Such large deals have become the main driver of the overall growth in global M&A volume.
Key Deals in the EMEA Region and Globally
In the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, a significant event was the acquisition of the Israeli company CyberArk Software by the American cybersecurity leader Palo Alto Networks. The value of this deal was $25 billion, making it the largest in the region during the reviewed period.
Among other notable deals, the acquisition of the American pharmacy chain Walgreens Boots Alliance by the private equity firm Sycamore Partners for approximately $10 billion is also highlighted. Additionally, the South Korean corporation Samsung Electronics Co. completed a deal to acquire the German company FlaktGroup Holding GmbH, known for manufacturing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, particularly for cooling data centers. The amount of this transaction was $1.7 billion.
According to Dealogic, the volume of M&A deals worldwide from January to July was $2.6 trillion, the highest figure in the last four years.