Global M&A slows down in 2019
- US activity dips in 2H19 but retains 47.2% of global M&A on the back of domestic consolidation
- China and Hong Kong M&A global share shrinks to 8.8%, with deal value down 27.7%
- Boom in take-private deals totals USD 158.3bn in 2019
- Average deal size at USD 389m, the second highest on Mergermarket record