IMAP Annual Review 2024 and M&A Outlook 2025

Global Results

IMAP closes 252 M&A transactions in 2024

A strong middle-market performance recorded by our international M&A partners with dealmakers closing 252 M&A deals globally worth over USD $30 billion, across 13 sectors, in 51 countries. 

Additionally, IMAP closed 60 Debt Advisory deals with a combined transaction value of USD $4 billion. 

Key highlights include:

1. Clear signs of an M&A market recovery with 71 deals closing in Q4 alone.

2. The most active sectors were Industrials, Business Services, Technology and Consumer & Retail.

3. IMAP advisors are reporting substantial deal pipelines heading into 2025.

See more global M&A perspectives from IMAP partners for 2025 in the Annual Review pdf below.