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Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Global deal activity was down 7% to a total of 50,115 deals ( during Q1-Q3 2022, compared to the announcement of 53,885 deals during Q1-Q3 2021, as volatile market conditions taking a toll on deal-making sentiments, said a study.
The deals are comprising mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity, and venture financing deals.
According to the report by GlobalData, all the deal types under coverage and several key markets witnessed a decline in deal activity in 2022.
The number of M&A, private equity, and venture financing deals were down by 4.7%, 12.5%, and 8.5% during Q1-Q3 2022 compared to the same period last year, respectively, while key markets such as the US, China, and the UK experienced a decline in deals volume by 15.1%, 12.3% and 8.5%, respectively.
Meanwhile, when considering the month-on-month trend, some deal types and key markets recorded their lowest levels this year in September. For instance, private equity and venture financing deals volume fell below 400 and 2,000 for the first time in September, respectively. The deals volume in the US also hit its lowest level in September, with 1,574 deals.
North America continued to dominate global deal activity with a 41% share in Q1-Q3 2022, however, the region witnessed a 15.4% decline in deals volume compared to Q1-Q3 2021. Europe also witnessed a 3.2% decline in deals volume.
Meanwhile, the Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America regions s...................... To view our full article Click here
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