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UK M&A deal values surged in the first half of the year driven by strategic buyers pursuing high-quality assets, with AI investments, corporate carve-outs, and strong inbound interest sustaining momentum despite lower transaction volumes and a weaker second quarter. The market saw uneven activity as geopolitical uncertainty and regulatory considerations shaped deal-making patterns, while private equity relied heavily on alternative exit structures.

Many market participants remain keen to move into higher margin alternative investment sectors or to build scale in their existing area of focus.