Global M&A deal value projected to hit $4 trillion in 2026, driven by AI-fueled megadeals: PwC
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Justina Lee
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A PwC report indicates global M&A deal value is on track to reach $4 trillion in 2026, driven by a surge in megadeals fueled by AI demand. Transactions above $5 billion have contributed nearly half of total global deal value so far this year, with a projected 40% year-on-year increase in megadeal values if the current pace continues.
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