Global Private Equity and Venture Capital Investment in Q1 2024
Global private equity and venture capital deal value grew in the first quarter, although the volume of transactions declined from the same period in 2023
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) is a general term that describes the consolidation of companies or assets through various types of financial transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, tender offers, purchase of assets, and management acquisitions.
The term M&A also refers to the desks at financial institutions that deal in such activity. In a merger, the boards of directors for two companies approve the combination and seek shareholders’ approval. In a simple acquisition, the acquiring company obtains the majority stake in the acquired firm, which does not change its name or alter its organizational structure.