Merger and Acquisition Deal Volume

Global M&A deal volume broken down by sectorsThe sectors are orderd from highest amount (bottom) to lowest amount (top) each year. Compare multiple sectors

By Renee Lightner
Last updated Feb. 2, 2017
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Published Dec. 1, 2016
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Sectors are orderd from highest amount (bottom) to lowest amount (top) each year.
Deal volume for the sector of:

*As of Feb. 2, 2017

Note: Data excludes spin-offs and repurchases

Source: Dealogic

Notes on sectors:

Financial Institutions includes Finance, Government, Insurance and Closed End Funds; Energy & Natural Resources includes Forestry & Paper, Mining, Oil & Gas and Utility & Energy; Industrials includes Agribusiness, Construction/Building, Textile, Auto/Truck, Chemicals, Metal & Steel, Defense, Machinery, Aerospace and Holding Companies; Communications, Media & Entertainment includes Publishing and Telecommunications; Consumer & Retail includes Food & Beverage, Consumer Products, Leisure & Recreation, Retail and Dining & Lodging; Technology includes Comupters and electronics; Real Estate includes RealEstate/Property; Business Services includes Professional Services

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