According to a report by PWC, in the first half of 2024, while the value of M&A deals rose by 5% compared to the first half of 2023, overall transaction volume fell by 30%, continuing a downward trend that started in 2022.

The report, '2024 Mid-Year Outlook: Global M&A Industry Trends' revealed that in the first half of 2024, deal volumes were just over 21