M&A Transactions On The Rise In 2014

A review of recent M&A transactions throughout North America and within Canada suggests that the M&A market is rebounding following a sluggish 2013. Q1-2014 trends have set a positive tone for the remainder of 2014.

Q1-2014 transactions build a strong foundation

In North America, four large deals in the Telecommunications, Media and Technology, Pharma, Medical & Biotech and Consumer sectors drove the highest Q1 results by value that the M&A market has seen over the past seven years. Total transactions in the region were valued at US$194.8 billion, a 53% increase over last year's Q1 results.

Mergermarket's recent Monthly M&A Insider Report outlined the key highlights in North American M&A deals as follows: