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Macro Bites: Signals show steady boost in 2025 M&A deal activity

February 10, 2025

Based on economic and market indicators, our M&A outlook forecasts a steady boost in deal activity in 2025 – but what should companies consider when preparing for dealmaking? EY-Parthenon Chief Economist Gregory Daco and Elizabeth Kaske, EY Americas Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Leader, discuss the deal outlook, restraints on M&A activity, potential risks, stress testing, offensive and defensive M&A, and hot industry sectors.

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Key takeaways

Per the EY-Parthenon Corporate Development Survey, businesses that have structured integration processes in place are about 50% more likely to have successful deals.
Using an M&A stress test is like hurricane-proofing a house, allowing businesses to objectively assess readiness for transactions.
We anticipate that the technology, energy and healthcare sectors will lead the way on the dealmaking front.

Host and featured guest

Gregory Daco
EY-Parthenon Chief Economist, Strategy and Transactions, Ernst & Young LLP

Elizabeth Kaske
EY Americas Strategy and Transactions Buy & Integrate Leader

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