Posted 1/27/2024, 2:44:08 PM
M&A Activity Set to Rebound in 2024 with $1.9 Trillion in Dry Powder and Increased Use of AI
- Analysts and executives expect a rebound in M&A activity in 2024 after a more than 50% drop in deals from 2021 levels
- Private equity firms have $1.9 trillion available for deals, while lower interest rates could also spur activity
- Morgan Stanley sees the energy, technology, and healthcare sectors as having the most M&A potential
- A Deloitte survey found 99% of companies are using AI/advanced analytics for M&A tasks
- 83% of corporate and private equity leaders foresee an increase in deal volume this year