Where global M&A trends are pointing in 2026
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2026 report
Global M&A Trends
What’s in this report from Norton Rose Fulbright and Mergermarket:
Dealmaker sentiment has rebounded sharply in 2026, with confidence in global M&A activity climbing well above last year’s levels. The findings, based on a survey of 200 senior executives across corporates, private equity firms and investment banks conducted by Mergermarket on behalf of Norton Rose Fulbright, point to a market gaining confidence even as a two-speed dynamic persists between surging megadeals and a more subdued mid-market.
Some key findings:
- How geopolitical risk, including the conflict in the Middle East, is factoring into dealmaker appetite and decision-making.
- Which sectors and subsectors respondents see as best positioned for cross-border M&A growth in 2026.
- The role private equity dry powder and private credit are expected to play in driving deal financing over the next two years.
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