Top 10 Australian M&A Predictions For 2020

Our annual top 10 Australian M&A predictions for the coming year are set out below. We also look back at how accurate last year's predictions turned out to be.

1. 2020: A breakout year for Australian M&A

There are a number of indicators to suggest that 2020 will be one of the busiest years for M&A that we have seen in some time. Expect a number of large public M&A deals and private processes to drive a very buoyant outcome. Deal value growth has been steady the last few years. For instance, public M&A deal values have climbed from $23.4 billion in FY 2017 to $45.9 billion in FY 19. But 2020 should be a breakout year. The main risk to this outcome will be a reversal of political tailwinds back into headwinds.