Quarterly M&A Updates · 1 min read
Q4-2021 Quarterly M&A Update
“By all measures, the 4th quarter was a spectacular quarter for M&A activity across the United States.”
Highlights
“By all measures, the 4th quarter was a spectacular quarter for M&A activity across the United States.”
Q4 Highlights
By all measures, the 4th quarter was a spectacular quarter for M&A activity across the United States. There were a record 3,401 deals announced in Q4, an increase of 10% over Q3 and 72% over the same quarter last year.
- ·There were 3,401 M&A deals announced in Q4-2021.
- ·The total disclosed transaction value was $545 billion.
- ·California led the nation with 419 announced deals.
- ·The most popular deal type was the 100% Buyout which represented 46% of the announced deals.
- ·Private companies were the most popular acquirer type with 47% of the deals announced.
- ·The most active sector was Services with 60% of the deals announced.
- ·Maxon Computer was the most acquisitive strategic buyer.
- ·KKR was the most acquisitive financial buyer.
- ·J.P. Morgan Securities LLC was the most active financial advisor.
- ·Kirkland & Ellis LLP was the most active legal advisor.
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