23 Jan, 2026
North American M&A values surge in Q4 2025 as deal volume slips
By Nick Lazzaro and Umer Khan
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23 Jan, 2026
By Nick Lazzaro and Umer Khan
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]
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