2021 was a standout year for M&A, with over 38,000 deals worth $3.8 trillion, said a study.

The number of merger and acquisition (M&A) deals valued over $1 billion rose by a staggering 62% in 2021, compared to 2020-reaching 825 deals, said GlobalData.

GlobalData's latest report 'Global M&A Deals in 2021 - Top Themes by Sector', notes that technology, media, a