In 2024, caution has become a predominant theme for many dealmakers around the world. While the market has recovered from the lows of late 2023, a strong surge in M&A activity has yet to occur as companies navigate a challenging political and macroeconomic environment.
The GPM M&A Sentiment Index suggests deal activity will be higher for the remainder of the year. The index continues to grow slowly but steadily, especially in North America and Europe. However, global deal volume is still likely to be below the long-term average.
To better understand regional dynamics in action, GPM asked experts in seven regions to describe the current state of their M&A markets and share ideas about the near-term drivers of deal activity. Here are their perspectives:
