Stock market turbulence. Inflation. Currency declines. Gas prices. The Ukraine-Russia war. Recession fears. Current conditions aren’t painting a very positive global financial outlook.

But when it comes to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), reasons for optimism persist. The resilience of private markets, creative deal structures, and the never-ending need to deploy cash continue to propel activity forward.

So, what’s the forecast for dealmaking in H2? Our latest report, based on aggregated and anonymized global M&A deal activity on Datasite's platform, examines:

• Global and regional YoY M&A activity
• Sector trends globally and by region
• Sell-side due diligence benchmarks
• Buyside due diligence benchmarks

Get the forecast before you embark on your next deal.