UK M&A activity drops 17% in 2023
UK M&A activity fell 17% in 2023 due to economic headwinds, according to a PwC Global report.
Source: investmentweek.co.uk
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Source: investmentweek.co.uk
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UK M&A activity for the first half down year-to-year but demand remains
M&A activity in the UK for the first half of 2023 (H1’23) has fallen in comparison to the same period last year, according to a PwC report.
UK M&A activity falls in H1 as volume of deals slumps
M&A activity in the UK for the first half of 2023 has fallen year-on-year as the volume of deals completed fell by 21%.
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Source: investmentweek.co.uk
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