MARKET UPDATE

108 M&A transactions closed last month, 33.6% lower than the average monthly transaction count over the previous ten years. As of February 28, M&A activity year-to-date is down 15.7% versus 2024. Cash on corporate balance sheets in North America was $7.0 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.

Recent strength in the equity markets usually serves as a leading indicator of heightened M&A activity. However, the current market conditions suggest that deal flow may remain subdued in the near term.

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