GLOBAL STATISTICAL UPDATE – XBMA Quarterly Review for Second Quarter 2017
Executive Summary/Highlights: Global M&A volume in Q2 was ~US$823 billion, ~6% higher than Q1. European M&A continued its strong trend in Q2, accounting for ~30% of deal volume, up substantially from prior years. Aggregate inbound M&A volume into all BRIC countries reached nearly US$33 billion, marking the strongest Q2 in recent years, contributing to the … Continued