MARKET UPDATE

92 M&A transactions closed last month, 43.1% lower than the average monthly transaction count over the previous ten years. As of August 31, M&A activity year-to-date is down 18.7% versus 2024. Cash on corporate balance sheets in North America was $6.8 trillion (USD). There was approximately $1.3 trillion (USD) of private equity dry powder, representing roughly $2.6 trillion (USD) in latent acquisition capacity when debt funding is factored in.

While equities remain stable, the pace of transactions continues to lag, with buyers taking longer to evaluate opportunities and staying cautious before committing.

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