In 2023, the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape saw a considerable decrease in high-value transactions, dropping by 27%.
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This downturn was largely due to global economic challenges, prompting investors to exercise increased caution.
Despite this, the average deal value saw an uptick, increasing by $25 million compared to the