UK Mergers & Acquisitions Drop, Contrasting Europe
Update: 2025-12-19
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Britains M&A Market Stalls: Uncertainty and Tax Concerns Dampen Deal-Making ActivityIn a stark contrast to its European neighbors, the UK witnessed a decline in mergers and acquisitions, with a 8% drop in deal value to $217.2 billion. France and Italy, however, saw significant increases of 18% and 23% respectively. This slowdown was largely attributed to government budget uncertainty and potential tax changes, which dampened investor confidence and caused UK investors to pull out billions from global stock markets. However, with the Chancellors recent budget avoiding major tax increases, a healthy pipeline of new deals is expected, signaling a potential rebound in activity.
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