Overview

This M&A Index provides market insight and commentary by Allen & Overy partners, backed up by independently commissioned quarterly research on the volume and value of global M&A deal types. Countries are assigned a 'net score' which is calculated by subtracting inbound from outbound M&A. The report highlights the extent to which countries have become active in each others' markets as businesses continue to look abroad for new growth opportunities.

Despite Eurozone worries continuing to depress domestic M&A, there was a 10% increase in cross border deals as businesses look further afield for growth opportunities. The report confirms the UK's position as the world's second largest cross-border acquirer and a top five target market for each of the world's biggest outbound acquirers.

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