Bar chart tracking global M&A volume.
Y-axis: U.S. dollars (billions); x-axis: 2010-2022
Average M&A volume was about $7,151 BN.
Table lists annual volumes.
| Date | U.S. dollars (billion) |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,294 |
| 2011 | 6,343 |
| 2012 | 4,704 |
| 2013 | 5,661 |
| 2014 | 5,525 |
| 2015 | 6,742 |
| 2016 | 6,077 |
| 2017 | 6,243 |
| 2018 | 10,156 |
| 2019 | 7,485 |
| 2020 | 5,175 |
| 2021 | 11,939 |
| YTD 2022 | 11,621 |
Sources: Dealogic and Wells Fargo Investment Institute. Data from January 1, 2010 to March 31, 2022. Deal values are based on values at announcement. M&A = merger and acquisition.
Key Takeaways
- Global corporate deal volume continues to accelerate in 2021. We anticipate a continuation of this trend based on a large amount of dry powder — that is, capital available to be invested by Private Equity funds and the explosion in special purpose acquisition company (or SPAC) issuance.