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Oct 2024 | Customer intelligence | Marketing Solutions

Download the latest M&A review for Q3 2024

As a key partner to the M&A and equity capital markets, Experian publishes regular reports on M&A activity in the UK. This is compiled using data from Experian MarketIQ, which reveals new layers of market insight by combining our global M&A database with comprehensive Companies House data and our market leading business, financial and risk databases. The reports cover UK M&A activity with commentary on trends and values in the market plus regional advisor league tables.

Experian MarketIQ is the essential market intelligence platform for any organisation or professional involved in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) or requiring direct access to comprehensive and high-quality business and financial data.

MarketIQ report thumbnailThe UK M&A market has seen an impressive increase in value this year, driven by a wave of mega-deals and a significant influx of overseas bidders. The substantial rise in high-value transactions reflects strong investor confidence in the UK market, a trend expected to continue into Q4.

The private equity sector, in particular, has been highly competitive, with a flourishing secondary market, and we’ve seen corporate bidders and global private equity players vying for prime UK assets. While deal volume has not yet caught up to surging value, these large transactions often lead to divestitures and spin-offs, creating attractive acquisition targets for smaller and mid-market firms. Additionally, the increased liquidity and market confidence from high-value deals may inspire smaller firms to pursue their own strategic acquisitions.

Harnessing comprehensive data will be key to capitalising on these opportunities and ensuring successful outcomes in this active M&A environment.

Mergers and Acquisitions review – Q3 2024

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