Cross-border M&A: a growth lever
Our research finds that cross-border M&A is widely perceived as a route to transformation – not just for the companies involved but also for the wider economy.
Dealmakers overwhelmingly agree that cross-border M&A has a positive impact on target businesses’ shareholders, investors, employees and customers.
of dealmakers think cross-border M&A is good for customers and 98% for investors
of dealmakers think cross-border M&A is good for employees
They also believe that it can support economic growth, productivity and innovation at a national level.
of dealmakers believe cross-border M&A leads to GDP growth
of dealmakers believe cross-border M&A leads to more productive economies
of dealmakers think cross-border M&A fuels innovation
Cross-border M&A facilitates companies in making money by combining ideas, technology and talent from across the globe.
Mark Barron, Partner, Taylor Wessing
According to the analysis by Bayes, listed acquirers typically achieve a positive change in share price in the post-dealmaking period. In 2024, for example, acquirers involved in deals worth over US$100 million had a one-month post-deal average increase in their share price of 9%, rising to 15% for those involved in deals valued at over US$250m.