
Global M&A industry trends: 2025 outlook
M&A in 2025: Big deals, winning hands, and wild cards. Megadeal momentum returns to the market—but dealmakers will need to expect the unexpected.
In order to transform successfully in a dynamic world, investors and companies must fully exploit the potential of transactions. Our deals experts work with you to develop solutions for transactions that create sustainable advantages and open up new paths. We provide you with the necessary room to maneuver to ensure that your planned deal creates real added value. We turn risks into opportunities.
You can count on the breadth and depth of experience of our global network and rely on our teamwork, tools and technology. We think holistically and implement solutions together because we consider ourselves a part of your team. Our team of over 20,000 colleagues in our global network bring the necessary subject, sector-specific and digital expertise. We walk through the entire transactional path together - from the initial strategic M&A consideration through to the closing, integration and exit. And through to the next steps.
That’s how we make your deal successful together.
Business models are continuously changing - driven by various internal and external factors, macroeconomic environment but also changes in regulatory frameworks, etc. Transactions enable faster transformation and lay foundations for sustainable growth. Our Deals team at PwC is here to help you navigate through the transaction process, bringing experience and knowledge for your benefit - creating long-term value for your business but also a trusted relationship with us.
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As a leading M&A advisor with more than 20,000 dedicated experts , our deal advisory team is your worldwide partner for the successful completion of a transaction.
Whether you are buying or selling, you can rely on PwC’s Deals team. Our clients’ trust has made us the world’s leading transaction adviser.
Our Deals team realises that in an environment of increasing complexity, change and accountability, your success relies on earning trust and delivering sustained outcomes. We help you do deals that serve your purpose and values and those of your stakeholders ‒ to enrich your business, the broader economy and society.
We combine our people’s expertise, our advanced tech capabilities and our business know-how to help you create value, now and tomorrow. Our Deals team has extensive industry and technology expertise. We listen closely to understand your circumstances and objectives. Whether we’re dealing with the business, tax, strategic or technical aspects of your deal, our work is aligned to your values and objectives.
Whatever phase we’re at in your transaction, we always have the next steps in view and consult with you closely. Thanks to the latest deal and analytics technologies, we can evaluate your data more quickly and keep you in the picture with transparent, real-time data visualisation.
M&A in 2025: Big deals, winning hands, and wild cards. Megadeal momentum returns to the market—but dealmakers will need to expect the unexpected.
For private capital, a buoyant 2025 M&A outlook marked by growing sector convergence and stringent focus on value creation.
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