Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) represent substantial opportunities for companies to consolidate, grow or diversify their strategic positions. M&A also represents a significant level of economic activity across the global economy. Market watchers estimate that 2011 global M&A activity increased to $2.75 trillion, up from 2010′s activity of $2.25 trillion. U.S. based transactions typically constitute about one third of global M&A value. Global M&A activity is expected to exceed $3 trillion in 2012. The U.S. will account for $1 trillion of that figure. That’s a lot of opportunity.
Contributing Authors: Alex Nesbitt and Bennett McClellan
