Global M&A deal value remained static for the third time in a row with the deal value for 2013 falling to $2,215 billion.
Mergermarket in its M&A trend report for 2013 points out that despite a third quarterly increase during 2013, the fourth quarter witnessed a drop in deal value.
Lackluster growth for M&A in fourth quarter
According to the Mergermarket report, M&A confidence was building every quarter throughout 2013 and peaked in September when total deal values surpassed 2012’s like-for-like period for the first time. However, the fourth quarter witnessed a 12.7% drop in the deal value to $570.5 billion against $653.7 billion in deals reported during the third quarter.
The following graph highlights quarterly M&A growth comparison since 2007:
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