Has the global M&A market finally found its footing?
Drawing on exclusive data from the Ideals Virtual Data Room (VDR), alongside insights from experts at Citi and EY-Parthenon, our new report explores the forces shaping global dealmaking.
It reveals that 2025 was a year of two halves. Tariffs and geopolitical tension slowed momentum early on, but a strong H2 rebound saw dealmaking close the year on a high note.
The market didn’t retreat. It recalibrated.
Key insights include:
- How deal timelines have evolved since 2020
- Why the US continues to outperform Europe
- Sector trends and emerging dealmaking hotspots
- The growing complexity behind today’s transactions
- How AI could reshape M&A in 2026
Expert contributors:
- Sanjar Abdurakhmonov, Vice President, Citi
- Nitya Srivastava, Engagement Manager, EY-Parthenon
- Daniel Black, VP, Business Development, EMEA and LATAM, Ideals
- Deven Monga, VP, Sales, North America, Ideals
