23 Jan, 2026

North American M&A values surge in Q4 2025 as deal volume slips

North American M&A transaction volume declined in the fourth quarter of 2025, but total valuation surged.

The aggregate value of US and Canadian M&A transactions totaled $717.71 billion in the fourth quarter, rising nearly 18% from the third quarter of 2025, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data. Transaction value ...[end of article preview]