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Global deals sink to lowest level in over a decade

Mergers & Acquisitions fell drastically in the first quarter as banking concerns, rising interest rates and inflation took a toll.

A series of factors had a major impact on global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the first quarter of 2023.

Dealmaking shrank to its lowest level in more than a decade with rising interest rates, high inflation and fears of a recession taking a toll.

M&A volumes in the quarter slumped 48% to $575.1 billion as of March 30, compared to $1.1 trillion during the same period last year, according to Dealogic data.

Markets were roiled in March by a banking crisis that started in the United States with Silicon Valley Bank and spread to Europe with the Swiss government-orchestrated sale of Credit Suisse to UBS.

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"The first quarter had extraordinary levels of volatility and uncertainty - more than expected going into the year. And that has the impact of postponing some announcements," said Anu Aiyengar, global head of M&A at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

M&A volumes dropped 44% to $282.7 billion in the U.S. and 70% to $81.87 billion in Europe. Deal volumes in Asia Pacific fell 29% to $176.1 billion.

"Having a well-functioning financing market is a critical ingredient for M&A. Market volatility has clearly been a challenge and weighed on deal volumes in the quarter," said Brian Haufrect, co-head of M&A for Americas at Goldman Sachs Group.

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Among the quarter's highlights included:

Reuters contributed to this report.

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