Global M&A transaction activities are expected to increase by approximately 40% in 2025, and this trend is expected to continue this year.

According to data from the private market information company, PitchBook, the total value of various global merger and acquisition activities increased by nearly 40% in 2025, reaching a record-breaking $4.9 trillion. This data surpassed the previous high of $4.86 trillion set in 2021, with both the number of transactions and the transaction amounts hitting new highs. The market widely expects the M&A growth trend to continue in 2026, thanks to the demand related to artificial intelligence.