This statistic illustrates the number of cross-border merger and acquisition (M&A) deals worldwide from 1985 to 2018. According to data provided by the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA) the number of cross-border M&A deals generally increased with some fluctuation during the period observed. In 1985 the number of cross-border M&A deals amounted to 472, by 2018 this had increased to an estimated 13.6 thousand.
Number of cross-border M&A deals worldwide 1985-2018
Number of cross-border merger and acquisition (M&A) deals worldwide from 1985 to 2018
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2019
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Worldwide
Survey time period
1985 to 2018
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Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA) . (April 8, 2019). Number of cross-border merger and acquisition (M&A) deals worldwide from 1985 to 2018 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 08, 2019, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/955594/worldwide-number-of-cross-border-merger-and-acquisition-deals/
Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA) . "Number of cross-border merger and acquisition (M&A) deals worldwide from 1985 to 2018." Chart. April 8, 2019. Statista. Accessed December 08, 2019. https://www.statista.com/statistics/955594/worldwide-number-of-cross-border-merger-and-acquisition-deals/
Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA) . (2019). Number of cross-border merger and acquisition (M&A) deals worldwide from 1985 to 2018. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 08, 2019. https://www.statista.com/statistics/955594/worldwide-number-of-cross-border-merger-and-acquisition-deals/
Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA) . "Number of Cross-border Merger and Acquisition (M&a) Deals Worldwide from 1985 to 2018." Statista, Statista Inc., 8 Apr 2019, https://www.statista.com/statistics/955594/worldwide-number-of-cross-border-merger-and-acquisition-deals/
Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA) , Number of cross-border merger and acquisition (M&A) deals worldwide from 1985 to 2018 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/955594/worldwide-number-of-cross-border-merger-and-acquisition-deals/ (last visited December 08, 2019)