Dealmakers anticipate a surge in megamergers under Donald Trump's presidency, following a rebound that lifted global takeovers above $3 trillion this year. Global mergers and acquisitions surged 11% this year, surpassing $3 trillion after a sluggish 2022. Megadeals valued over $5 billion increased 19%, though total deal counts hit a nine-year low. Dealmakers attribute the rebound to optimism among CEOs about potential regulatory easing under Donald Trump’s administration. Private equity takeovers grew 25% to $670 billion, but the industry is burdened by a multi-trillion-dollar investment backlog.
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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.
00:02Dealmakers anticipate a surge in mega-mergers under Donald Trump's presidency,
00:06following a rebound that lifted global takeovers above $3 trillion this year.
00:10Global mergers and acquisitions surged 11%, surpassing $3 trillion after a sluggish 2022.
00:17Mega-deals valued over $5 billion increased 19%, though total deal counts hit a nine-year low.
00:24Dealmakers attribute the rebound to optimism among CEOs
00:28about potential regulatory easing under Donald Trump's administration.
00:32Private equity takeovers grew 25% to $670 billion,
00:36but the industry is burdened by a multi-trillion dollar investment backlog.