M&A Outlook In 2015

M & A Activity in 2015 is projected to continue with the strong momentum from 2014 with the US hosting 44 % of the value. Asian companies are expected to be the most active in European and US market.

The general consensus amongst M&A professionals, Private Equity Managers and Investment Bankers in the U.S on Merger & Acquisition activity projection for 2015 is: The market is active and growing. M & A Data shows the market continues to improve with forecasts indicating M & A deal making becoming healthier in 2015. With the US economy posting growth expectations exceeding other OECD economies, supported by low rates on interest, inflation and unemployment, KPMG claims M& A activity in 2015 will become buoyant, citing US activity has already reached pre-recession levels. Deal value in the first quarters of 2014 reached almost USD 1 trillion.