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ARTICLE · 12 NOVEMBER 2020

Ireland's M&A Activity Falls Due To Challenging 2020 Environment

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Notwithstanding a robust Q1 in M&A activity in Ireland, deal value and volume fell substantially over the first six months of 2020.

IrelandCorporate/Commercial Law
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Fall in Irish deal activity was less than the global decline in M&A

Notwithstanding a robust Q1 in M&A activity in Ireland, deal value and volume fell substantially over the first six months of 2020. M&A in H1 2020 amounting to €2bn invested across 65 deals, representing falls of 26% in value and 29% in volume.

You can read the full findings in the mid-year William Fry Mergers & Acquisitions Review 2020, in association with Mergermarket, by clicking here or on the image of the report.

Key findings include:

  • Deal volume fell from 75 to 65 deals in H1 2020
  • Deal value decreased to €2bn from €2.5bn
  • 89% of deals were mid-market (€5m-€250m)
  • Inbound M&A value totalled €1.9bn or 95% of the total sum invested.

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