Number of M&A deals globally 2010-2021

Over 500,000 merger and acquisition (M&A) deals have been completed globally since 2010. The yearly figure fluctuated since, but increased overall, exceeding 63,000 during 2021. Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley advised on the largest number of M&A deals.

How has the value of M&A deals varied over the years?

The value of M&A deals worldwide fluctuated significantly since 2010. A peak value of over four trillion U.S. dollars was reached in 2014. Since then, annual deal values have risen and fallen sporadically. In 2015, a value close to the peak value of the time period was reached, after which deal values gradually declined. In 2021, M&A deal value reached approximately 5.9 trillion U.S. dollars.

How did the world’s leading financial advisor perform in 2021?

In 2021, Goldman Sachs was the leading M&A financial advisor in terms of the value of M&A deals , while JP Morgan was leading in terms of the number of deals. While Goldman Sachs dominated the M&A scene in terms of deal value, JP Morgan surpassed them as the world’s leading bank in terms of revenue from investment banking in 2020.