
Deal Volume Remains Strong
M&A deal volume in Q2 2024 has settled into a steady state that remains strong relative to historical standards, rising by 36% compared to Q2 2023 and by 7% compared to the previous quarter. The average deal size remains significantly higher than pre-2022 levels, up 50% compared to the Q1 average from 2019-2021. Private strategic deals remain prominent compared to public and financial transactions, as companies aim to strengthen their competitive edge through targeted acquisitions.
Highlights from the report:
- Software market acquisitions in Q2 2024 show an upward trend compared to the same quarter over the past five years.
- Global Software M&A activity in Q2 2024 was at par in comparison to the previous two quarters and displayed a similar trend when compared to Q2 2023.
- Deal volume in North America picked up in Q2 2024 with an uptick in the number of transactions from the last two quarters.
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