Global Mergers and Acquisitions Market Grew by 10% Despite Geopolitical Instability

As of the end of the first nine months of 2025, activity in the global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market increased by 10% compared to the same period last year. The total value of deals from January to September reached $1.938 trillion, while during the same period in 2024, this figure was $1.763 trillion. Thus, the market has shown positive dynamics for the second consecutive year, reaching its highest level since 2022, when the deal volume exceeded $2.17 trillion.

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Impact of Geopolitical Tension on the M&A Market

Despite the uncertainty related to U.S. tariff policy and increasing tensions in international relations, companies are actively using mergers and acquisitions as a key tool for strategic development. However, experts point out that current figures are still over 40% lower than the record volumes of 2021, when the market volume was $3.3 trillion.

Analysts at Boston Consulting Group note that despite uncertainty regarding U.S. tariff policy and geopolitical conflicts, many companies continue to make deals, viewing M&A as a strategic development tool.

Regional Activity Characteristics

The largest growth was recorded in North America, where the deal volume increased by more than a quarter, reaching $1.2 trillion. In contrast, Europe experienced a decline of 5%, with the total deal volume decreasing to $375 billion. These figures indicate significant differences in market development dynamics between regions.