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Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: Global syndicated lending reached an all time high in 2025, according to the latest data from LSEG. Global syndicated lending totaled US$6.8 trillion during full year 2025, an 12% increase compared to full year 2024 and the strongest annual period for lending since records began in 1980.
By number of loans, just over 11,000 loans reached financial close during full year 2025, up 3% compared to a year ago and a four-year high. Fourth quarter 2025 loan proceeds decreased 11% compared to the third quarter of this year.
Acquisition related financing reached a new high on the back of a strong second half for M&A. Acquisition-related financing totaled US$802.6 billion during full year, a 24% increase compared to a year ago and the strongest annual period for acquisition-related lending in four years. Lending Financials, Technology and Healthcare sectors accounted for 42% of overall acquisition lending during full year 2025, up from a combined 36% a year ago.
2025 was also a record breaking year for syndicated lending in Europe. LSEG data shows that syndicated lending in Europe reached US$1.4 trillion from over 1,800 loans during full year 2025, a 28% increase in proceeds compared to a year ago and the strongest period for syndicated loans in Europe since 2007. Lending in the United Kingdom, Germany and France accounted for 52% of overall European loan activity during full year 2025.
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