Q1 2023 Global M&A Report
The Q1 2023 Global M&A Report shows a decrease in deal value and count compared to Q4 2022. The deal value is down 32.2% from the Q4 2021 peak, while the deal count is also lower. The report highlights the impact of the harsh macroeconomic backdrop on M&A activity. Despite this, there is still a significant level of M&A activity, with a total deal value of $2,472.3 billion and a total deal count of 30,016. The report also provides an overview of the geography of M&A activity, with a focus on global activity. The report is sponsored by PitchBook and was published on April 26, 2023.
