Key Trends & Insights
The APAC M&A landscape saw significant shifts in Q2 FY25, with deal values rising while transaction volumes slightly declined. Geopolitical uncertainty and economic factors played key roles in shaping market dynamics.
Here’s a quick snapshot of the latest trends:
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Bigger Deals, Fewer Transactions – Median deal values rose to $22.8m, while total deal volume declined by 3.2% quarter-over-quarter.
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Market Sentiment Shaped by Geopolitics – Investors remain cautious amid policy shifts under incoming President Trump and ongoing global tensions.
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Economic Stability Expected to Boost Activity – With inflation under control and interest rates easing, M&A is poised for growth.
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IT Sector Leads the Way – Accounting for 22% of deals, IT remains the hottest sector, driven by AI and semiconductor demand.
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Cross-Border Deals Decline – Down to 19.5% due to geopolitical strains, while domestic targets gain appeal.
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