Mergermarket, the leading provider of M&A data and intelligence, published its 3Q20 report which revealed that there was a stunning resurgence in M&A activity in 3Q20 driven by the largest and most complex deals.     Large deals, those with disclosed values of USD 5bn or more, skyrocketed 256% quarter over quarter, reaching 32 transactions totalling USD 451.3bn in 3Q20. Not since 4Q15 have so many large deals been announced. The two largest deals included PetroChina selling off major pipeline assets to PipeChina for USD 49.1bn and the.

Mergermarket, the leading provider of M&A data and intelligence, published its 3Q20 report which revealed that there was a stunning resurgence in M&A activity in 3Q20 driven by the largest and most complex deals.     Large deals, those with disclosed values of USD 5bn or more, skyrocketed 256% quarter over quarter, reaching 32 transactions totalling USD 451.3bn in 3Q20. Not since 4Q15 have so many large deals been announced. The two largest deals included PetroChina selling off major pipeline assets to PipeChina for USD 49.1bn and the.

Mergermarket is pleased to present Who dares wins: European M&A Outlook 2020, published in association with CMS. This report provides invaluable insights into the M&A landscape in Europe in 2020, and the opportunities and challenges facing dealmakers.   Highlights from the report include:   M&A appetite weakens. 74% of respondents say the pandemic has caused their dealmaking appetite to lessen. 65% of respondents are not considering M&A, against 45% in last year’s survey. Uncertainty around future company earnings has widened pricing.