Executive sentiment toward M&A activity for the year ahead is optimistic, with respondents across corporate and private equity expecting a rebound in both volume and value, according to Deloitte in 2024 M&A Trends Survey: Mind the gap. The survey asked corporate and private equity leaders in the United States about their expectations for M&A activity in the next 12 months as well as their experiences with recent transactions.
About 83 percent of executives anticipate deal volume to increase during the next 12 months, and 82 percent expect the volume of their own organizations’ deals to grow larger in the coming year as well.
A similar trend can be seen with respondent outlook on deal value, with 82 p
