In 2024, global mergers and acquisitions rose by 15%, driven by larger deals worth $1 billion to $10 billion, which surged 21% to 162 transactions. While North America and Europe led this activity, the latter notably maintained positive performance amidst challenges, with 37% of M&A participants outperforming market indices. Experts predict this momentum will persist into 2025 despite potential hurdles. Source and details of the news